Will it grind fish still on the bone? I would like to grind up small pan fish and make fish patties.
899205
I am assuming you mean soft bones (like sardines), so yes, I think it would do just fine. It can't handle hard bones like in pork or chicken, or even more substantial bones like in larger fish. If you can eat the bones (without grinding), I think this will grind them. If you wouldn't eat the bones without grinding, then I wouldn't try it (besides, eating ground bones like that might be dangerous as Xrahdio points out).
899206
Haven't tried fish but it does beef chuck roast, pork shoulder and slab bacon without any trouble.
899207
I would have to say that grinding fish, bone and all would be a bit beyond the intended purpose of the Kitchenaid meat grinder. Personally I would not risk ingesting minuscule pieces of fish bone. I had a very bad experience with a fish bone resulting in hospitalization. So I would say no the grinder is not suitable for this purpose. I hope this helps. You may email Kitchenaid and get their response concerning this as they will definitely give you an answer.
899208
I do not believe it would. Some grinders (not multipurpose appliances like Kitchenaid) specifically state they will/will not grind bones.
1827795
Yes, it can grind chicken breast if cut in cubes. I have tried that once few days ago.
484679
Yes, but I recommend chopping them into small pieces and never use the joints. Grind them through several times with meat in small batches and be sure to go through each batch for shards. Chicken bone splinters pretty easily and you sure don't want that in your pet food. I bought this grinder for the same reason and if you use it carefully and get the hang of it, it's an excellent machine. I was surprised by the power and quality of it for the price. I am still happy with my purchase.
1512169
I've never used the basket to cook a fish, but as long as the fish fits on it, I can't imagine why it wouldn't work. I've used the basket to cook wings, chicken, ribs, roast, and tenderloin...and they all turn out great. I am planning to use it to cook salmon fillets, too, but haven't done it yet. I would definitely try it.
740565
I haven't used this model, it was a gift...but the previous model called a Happy Bwby Food Grinder, left little to nothing when the plunger reached the blade. If you are doing really tough, dry meat, you might have a little problem. I chopped any meats us tiny and incorporated with a vegetable.
1103245
It will grind coarse if you don't grind too long.. Not sure why the other reviewer said no. It even says so in the instructions.
1361078
You have to grind it up first. If you don't know what to do with the small scraps and don't have a grinder then use a tenderizer hammer on them and pound them flat. I used to slice my venison but now I cut it off the bone and into the grinder to use with the jerky shooter. It saves me so much time and the ground meat does not need to marinate as long either. Big pieces will not stick together and will clog the end.
1316781
Yes, you can grind most any meat to make ground burger or sausage. That's the beauty of grinding you own. You know exactly what's in your burger or sausage. I would suggest cutting into cubes and putting in the freezer for a short time to firm up the meat while you get everything set up. Then remove and start grinding. This grinder worked well for me. I made lots of deer burger and sausage last fall.
918362
good question, I would say you could if it was fresh boiled and fresh eaten as long as there's moisture for it to break down easy, but it does take a lot of elbow grease to grind up big stuff.
1123447
Betty ,I have never tried that but I woul think no. Whatever is milled must be fairly soft .......tomatoe, boiled potatoes etc. I think you would be much happier with a small hand meat grinder. Here is the least expensive example I found. Starfrit 093347 Manual Meat Grinder
1540712
I could not get it to grind chicken bones but my husband could do it. This unit needs good old fashioned muscles and patience...and I do not have either one of those qualities. If you're willing and able to put in the work, this is a great unit. It has everything you need for a reasonable price!
926821
I bought mine for fish and have used it many times without any problems. Should work fine for the food you mentioned.
35495
Definitely not. I use it to make dog food and have difficulty every time as the gristle from the meat clogs the blade and I have to take apart, unclog and finish. When I use meat with bones it is even worse.
379042
It should be fine. Just don't let it run too long without anything to grind.
927427
I use it almost 100% of the time for filets. Not sure if it would be great for whole fish, depending on the size of course. I love mine and highly recommend it. Just be sure to spray it liberally with Pam for Grilling or some kind of non-stick oil for high heat cooking to make clean up a breeze. Happy fishing, cooking, and eating to you and yours.
1406863
Sure it will! Because it is a small unit, the pieces of fish cannot be large. We have fried battered pickles, chicken wings, and fish sticks in it. Works great!
1830953
This really depends more on your mixer than the attachment. Grinding bones is hard work and will strip the transmission gears of most any consumer-grade stand mixer. If you're going to grind bones, get the best dedicated meat grinder you can afford.