Can this be used to make nut butters. Soak nuts and then grind them? Thank you
1162152
I doubt it: grinder is good for cracking grain. Consider this: soaking nuts overnight, pouring off water, adding fresh water, pulverizing in blender.
1162153
I haven't been able to get my Big Hopper put together yet, so I couldn't say
1162154
I really don't know but this product is very cheap quality and would not grind anything I tried
1162155
This item is worthless. It doesn't even fit together so it can be used. We contacted seller, were offered a refund, and not even asked to return it. Not sure why it is still offered for purchase at all. Sure wouldn't want you to waste your time or resources on this purchase.
1303495
Yes, it is suppose to make nut butters; however, I have not made any yet. I can't imagine there would be any problems. This machine is fantastic.
376019
This grinder is for dry grains and such. Not meant for wet or oily foods like nuts or peanuts. The best peanut butter I've had came out of a typical kitchen food processor. Roast your peanuts, toss in a food processor, set on high... let it go until you get the consistency you want, add salt. Done.
832254
I would not use the mill to grind nuts due to the higher oil content. There would be caking inside the mill. Also, the opening inside the mill is too small for nuts to feed through
1180578
You really want a blender for creamy nut butters - you can do the initial chopping in a food processor, but a blender will give you better results. :)
74702
I was not able to do it. The blender's jar/canister is too large and the mixture sticks to the sides. It may work if the nuts are crushed in some manner and you start with very small pieces. Even then doubtful.
2067544
I use only for Coffee and it works very good, I have more than 6 months and no problem!!! I don't know to grind nuts!!! Sorry :(
832255
No, it is not recommended for oily product. Wheat is the only thing I grind with it. If you want to grind nuts or any other oily nut, you need to get a manual grinder with steel burrs. No electric, that I know of, will do nuts.
1489160
I used it to make pasteles, which is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday dish. It was capable of grinding bananas and other hard vegetables to a pasty consistency, so I guess it will work for the nut butters you mention.
376018
It could grind nuts into a powder or fine grist @ least. As for butter... I'm not surehow it would handle the addition of liquid??? You would then have to PRESS the butter down and into the shoot.
2027197
It depends on the nut butters and their oil content. Any time you try to wash something that contains oils it can be difficult. As far as getting the nut butters out, it is a piece of cake. The twister jar comes with a custom spatula that does a great job of getting in the hard to reach areas. Honestly, just soak with a decent soap and hot water and you should be fine. The big picture is nutbutters without other ingredients and healthier living :)
74701
We use a food processor to do that. Blenders are not normally recommended for nut butters.
76089
We tried making almond butter with this blender and were not successful. It's partially our fault for thinking that if you soak the nuts for a few hours it would help blended them up faster. We have not tried since then. I know this does not necessarily answer your question but thought I would share my experience.
1157727
I believe the hand blender would work very well for mayonnaise, but I doubt it could grind nuts. Might have to find another kitchen gadget to do that.
981527
Wow you know I have never heard of anyone wanting to grind nuts with a meat grinder, I would think you may try a couple of peace's of wax paper and a rolling pin. As for ease of cleaning, Yes it is. Try a Ninja machine.
1457089
I don't think grinding would be appropriate....unless you are making nut butter.....Mine seems quiet compared to the whine of my Hamilton Beach...which I also loved.
2008686
I have made almond butters that are amazing. I did have to add oil, just as with a Vitamix. Almonds are hard, and more difficult to process than other nuts. I tried soaking raw almonds and it did not work. just became a gooey mess which I threw out. With the roasted almonds I find I have to pulse manually and use the stick, and it takes longer than the advertised minute. But, end result is great. Cleaning is easy. warm water a drop of dish soap and use the cleaning program. Then again with just warm water.