Chopper Guides & Tips

Bone grinder: can you really grind bones, and with what?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

The question of a bone grinder comes from two very different worlds: raw-fed dog and cat owners, who need to grind poultry carcasses for their rations, and cooks who dream...

Grinder No. 5, No. 8, No. 10: what does the number mean?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

The number of a meat grinder, no. 5, no. 8, no. 10, no. 22, is probably the most misunderstood piece of information in the aisle: it is neither power, nor...

Homemade duck rillettes using a meat grinder: recipe and technique

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Making homemade rillettes is easy: duck or poultry legs, slow-cooked in their own fat, then passed through a meat grinder to achieve the ideal texture. A meat grinder produces even...

Homemade steak tartare: which meat grinder should you use?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

For homemade beef tartare, the best tool for one or two people is a well-sharpened knife, and a screw-driven meat grinder equipped with a large plate as soon as you...

Batch cooking with a food chopper: prepare your meals for the week

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Batch cooking involves cooking once a week to have your meals ready in advance. A grinder radically changes the experience: where slicing two kilos of onions and preparing homemade ground...

Homemade meatballs: which meat grinder to choose?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

For homemade meatballs, choose a meat grinder with several plates: it lets you choose the cut, the fat content, and the fineness of the grind, three settings that affect the...