Sinew and silverskin can wrap around the knife and stall the auger. A reverse setting backs the meat out so you can clear it without taking the head apart.
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Best Electric Meat Grinders With Reverse: #5 and #8
- VEVOR #8 600 W Meat Grinder#1 of 2Full review
A cheap, stainless #8 with reverse for home and light shop use.
Amazon $159.90$159.90#8600 W5 lb/min - LEM #8 Countertop Meat Grinder#2 of 2Full review
An inexpensive #8 for occasional burger and sausage batches. Grinding a whole deer will take a while.
Amazon $124.99$124.99#8575 W3 lb/min
Best Electric Meat Grinders With Reverse: #12 and up
- Weston Pro Series #22 Grinder#1 of 3Full review
A fully featured #22 for serious hunters and bulk grinding, with a five-year warranty.
Amazon $599.69$599.69#221,120 W (1.5 hp)14 lb/min - Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder#2 of 3Full review
A low-cost #12 for home cooks who want reverse and a slow stuffing speed.
Amazon $195.37$195.37#12750 W (1 hp)5 lb/min - Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder#3 of 3Full review
A budget #12 with the full set of jam and stall protection, for light home use.
Amazon $199.99$199.99#12350 W3.3 lb/min
