Can you grind up raw or partially cooked chicken meat &amp; 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.
104858
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.
1068084
Yes. Without a doubt it should do a very good job of grinding chicken. Nice and powerful. Take the bones out first. Hope this helps.
1795347
If you can cut it with a butter knife, you can chop it with this. Its not like an electric food processor by any stretch. I only use it for very very very soft foods. Not too versatile whatsoever. I recommend good knife or an electric food processor. It's good for salsa and sauces.
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I want to grind meat for my cats, and cats don't really like whole raw meaty bones (I bake for them grain-free catnip treats for teeth cleaning). So, I'm also looking then for a grinder that will allow me to grind both meat and bone. Right now my local butcher does it for me, but it's an extra $1/lb for the grinding service... a grinder will pay its own way in just a few months.I did a search of the site and the only grinder on Amazon with reviews that mentioned grinding raw bones was this one - Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder. Hope that helps anyone looking at this thread. I want to grind meat for my cats, and cats don't really like whole raw meaty bones (I bake for them grain-free catnip treats for teeth cleaning). So, I'm also looking then for a grinder that will allow me to grind both meat and bone. Right now my local butcher does it for me, but it's an extra $1/lb for the grinding service... a grinder will pay its own way in just a few months.I did a search of the site and the only grinder on Amazon with reviews that mentioned grinding raw bones was this one - Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder. Hope that helps anyone looking at... » Read More I want to grind meat for my cats, and cats don't really like whole raw meaty bones (I bake for them grain-free catnip treats for teeth cleaning). So, I'm also looking then for a grinder that will allow me to grind both meat and bone. Right now my local butcher does it for me, but it's an extra $1/lb for the grinding service... a grinder will pay its own way in just a few months.I did a search of the site and the only grinder on Amazon with reviews that mentioned grinding raw bones was this one - Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder. Hope that helps anyone looking at this thread. « Show Less
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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.
824608
it works great on soft cooked vegetables and fruit, a blender works better for cooked meats in broth
63465
I dont know about the barf diet but if it involves ground meat you can get a grinder attachment for a kitchenaid mixer and i know the vita mixer will chop meat on a small batch basis. Other than that maybe you can get a used one from a restaurant supplier or buy a used one from an auction from a supermarket or restaurant. Good luck
1910159
Have not tried but do not think you can - We do however grind our own hamburger meat with chuck using this food processor and it does a great job
219543
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.
1039662
Oh yes, it (tuna) can be processed with the chopper. I've done ice as well as other soft items.
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i would not use the magnum if you are doing just chicken bones. it is very good if grinding the meat and bones together. But i wanted to give my cats chunks of meat in addition to the ground so i cleared the chicken bones on about 10 and proceeding to grind them. although it worked, the bones got stuck several times and when i went to take the grinder apart to clean, it would not budge. i had to use chop sticks to push the pieces of bones out (took quite some time) and then the grinder finally opened
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I have used it to puree a tiny amount of thoroughly cooked chicken breast for my cat!! I suppose it would work well to make baby food, also. The key to using this cuisinart well is: don't "overload" it. You need to put only a tiny amount in at a time per the instructions. I really enjoy my cuisinart Mini Mate. I actually own two of them, one of which I use for grinding coffee beans and the second for "food."
1360737
I have only chopped nuts and veggies in this. I don't think the blades are sharp enough for meat, nor would the pieces be small enough IMO. Stick with a food processor.
912504
I have not done that yet BUT EVERYTHING I did for our Thanksgiving turned out great. The Food Processor part was GREAT. Sorry I could not answer your question but hope I helped.
1979627
No - the meat would place an undue strain on the appliance. You could probably do it .... but not for long!
2052813
I have used it for years to grind chicken thighs with bones to make raw cat food. Does not work for bones larger than that though.