Can you grind up raw or partially cooked chicken meat & skin with this processor? (needing to use to make cat food)
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So funny you would ask that! One of the big reasons I bought it was to make dog food. My very small Shih Tzu just had her teeth cleaned and several were removed. I use the Cuisinart to make chicken and brown rice meals for her. I poach the chicken on the stove first and then it chops perfectly - not in chunks, more ground. It would probably do just as well with raw chicken. I haven't found anything that it can't handle yet.
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I can't see why not. I was trying out one of the blades on a red onion the other day and even using the pulse I went one push too far and wound up with minced onion, really really minced. As I mentioned to another person, invest in the extra set of blades. They were $60 but with all five blades you have a wonderful variety of options. I'm very pleased with the machine and use it much more than I ever did my old one. It's got a very tricky lock system, so if you buy it and can't get it to turn on just email me back. Hope your cat enjoys the homemade dinner.
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I'm sure the machine could handle raw meat but raw chicken might get caught in hard-to-reach places and that would pose a salmonella risk. There is quite a big safety mechanism on this machine where food can get caught and it's hard to clean (especially if you don't own a dishwasher). If you are going to grind up raw chicken with it on a regular basis, then you might want to consider dedicating the machine to cat foot only.
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I use it to chop nuts and make breadcrumbs. It doesn't actually do what a food processor does, though, in that it won't give you nice slices of fruits, etc. Also, I would not tend to run it dry for long periods, but maybe that is not actually a problem, and is just my conception.
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I suppose it would work but I have a separate food processor I use for chopping fruit for jams or ingredients for salsa. You would have to use care not to over process your ingredients.
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I destroyed this meat grinder making dog/cat food. It will grind small bones but it wouldn't last.
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Probably-we make hummus and vegan cashew cheese in it, so it can handle a lot of processing that would usually be done with a food processor and not a blender. Soaked lentils should be fine :)
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Boy, this question has me stumped. I've only used this mill for tomatoes and am really not sure how it would do with meat. One thing that I'm sure would work is something I've owned for years. It's the Black and Decker mini food processor. Mine's probably close to 20 years old, but looks very similar to the newer ones. It's not big, and only holds about a cup or so of food, but I grind up chicken for chicken salad with this thing and love it. Here's a link at Amazon for it. Black & Decker HC306 1-1/2-Cup One-Touch Electric Chopper, White I'm sorry I can't be a bigger help with the food mill. I like it a lot, but I think if you're looking to grind up meat, a little food processor might be a better idea for you. Boy, this question has me stumped. I've only used this mill for tomatoes and am really not sure how it would do with meat. One thing that I'm sure would work is something I've owned for years. It's the Black and Decker mini food processor. Mine's probably close to 20 years old, but looks very similar to the newer ones. It's not big, and only holds about a cup or so of food, but I grind up chicken for chicken salad with this thing and love it. Here's a link at Amazon for it. Black & Decker HC306 1-1/2-Cup One-Touch Electric Chopper,... » Read More Boy, this question has me stumped. I've only used this mill for tomatoes and am really not sure how it would do with meat. One thing that I'm sure would work is something I've owned for years. It's the Black and Decker mini food processor. Mine's probably close to 20 years old, but looks very similar to the newer ones. It's not big, and only holds about a cup or so of food, but I grind up chicken for chicken salad with this thing and love it. Here's a link at Amazon for it. Black & Decker HC306 1-1/2-Cup One-Touch Electric Chopper, White I'm sorry I can't be a bigger help with the food mill. I like it a lot, but I think if you're looking to grind up meat, a little food processor might be a better idea for you. « Show Less
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I have never used my processor to make baby food but I am sure it would work. I have chopped nut and dried fruit without any problems.
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This is a heavy duty grinder. It should grind raw chicken with a lot of "elbow grease". Cheers!
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Havnt tried that. But i do make homemade dog food,with rice,chicken,veggies,honey and broth and if you dont put enough broth in , the rice will stop the processor !!hope this helps
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I do not think this machine is really suited to this purpose. It grinds, but perhaps not for what you are expecting. Personally I use an attachment to my Kitchen Aid Mixer for any grinding of raw meat.
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Yes, I have used it for ground beef as well as steaks, pork chops, and chicken.
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One of the things we use it for is dog food. We buy 40 pound boxes of frozen chicken necks, and sometimes mixed in with those are wing tips. None of it clogs the machine. What we do, and I'd suggest to do the same, is use the stuffing head- the one with three large slots, instead of any of the ones with rows of holes (made for ground meat). The auger pushes everything through, and the blade cuts it all up, even when frozen. Bones, fat, skin are no problem. I even use the three hole head when grinding elk or goat meat for us. It can be left that way for coarse ground meat, or used as a first pass. We've gotten to really like the coarse ground meat (because it has texture), so usually only use that head for everything. The machine has never given us a problem. That said, We haven't tried to feed it anything as large as a chicken leg bone or heavier. I'm sure there are large/tough enough bones to jam any machine. But we really like ours. (so do the dogs and cats!) good luck.
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Yes it can. I actually use it to cook pork chops and steaks more than pizza. The meats sears so fast it is very juicy. Enjoy!
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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
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I have only used this once, and it was for steak. I don't think it would solve your problem. Get a tenderizing hammer, or a gizmo that looks like you are puncturing the meat with 20 little razorblades to break down the texture. No advice on cookbooks.
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This thing struggles to chop onions. I haven't tried cooked meat like chicken, it could be possible but honestly if I had to do it again i'd just purchase an electric chopper.
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The technique of slicing partially frozen chicken breasts was shown on the DVD that came with my food processor. This mandoline has very, very sharp blades which, even after many years, will easily slice a raw carrot. So, even tho I've never used it for partially frozen chicken, if you are strong enough, it is sharp enough & tough enough to do it. Just watch out for those fingers, or the ferret may get a taste of something unintended. Those little nippers are all too happy to taste fingers as it is.