On a "kind of" related subject,
can someone tell me what size plate is used to grind most 'store bought" ground beef?
Roget- not sure...Rick probably knows tho. My gut says it likely depends on each store. I usually do not buy ground beef. I will buy whole muscle cut such as top round, or sirloin, and grind it myself. Lower in fat and that way I KNOW what is in it
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It is easy to add healthier fats such as cubed up butter that I put int he freezer for a while before the grind. Or you can use some good quality cooking oils such as avocado, coconut, etc...Ut I chill them all first - to help keep things cold. As well - I place the grinder parts in the freezer that will contact meat for several hours before I want grind. All of this helps to produce a safer, cleaner grind and one that you have more control over as far as meat particle size, amount and kind of fats are in the meat.