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Just Got a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer - What Should I Make? What attachments to get?
Posted on 1/12/16 at 10:45 am
Posted on 1/12/16 at 10:45 am
I acquired a 5 quart artisan stand mixer on craigslist for $50. A couple of the speeds weren't working, so I opened up the back and adjusted the speed screws to tune the mixer to spec, and voila, it works perfectly!
Anyway, I've never owned one of these things and I'm looking for some ideas on what I should make. What do you use your stand mixer for the most?
I may also look into getting some of the attachments. I have a meat grinder, but it's a cheap one from Harbor Freight. Should I ditch that one and get the meat grinder attachment? Is the pasta maker good? Anything else worth getting?
Anyway, I've never owned one of these things and I'm looking for some ideas on what I should make. What do you use your stand mixer for the most?
I may also look into getting some of the attachments. I have a meat grinder, but it's a cheap one from Harbor Freight. Should I ditch that one and get the meat grinder attachment? Is the pasta maker good? Anything else worth getting?
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Posted on 1/12/16 at 10:46 am to SUB
I'd forget about the meat grinder. The pasta attachment is a good one.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 10:51 am to SUB
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so I opened up the back and adjusted the speed screws to tune the mixer to spec,
That board is only a $5 part if it fails and the phase board that the wires come from is also less than $10. Those are the GOAT mixers are far as reliability, much better than the new ones.
Get the pasta attachment and the meat grinder, I use both a good bit.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 11:01 am to Napoleon
The must-have attachment is a Beater Blade...it's shaped just like the standard paddle, but with a silicone flange that scrapes the bowl sides as it stirs. I wore out an all plastic version & had to upgrade to the metal & silicone one. If you can find the kind with dual silicone flanges, it will work better than the single-flange design.
+1 on the pasta attachment, rollers & cutters. Makes homemade pasta an easy peasy thing. Way better than a hand cranked stand alone machine.
Have the meat grinder and hardly ever use it. I found that meat had to be almost frozen, or it clogged pretty quicky.
+1 on the pasta attachment, rollers & cutters. Makes homemade pasta an easy peasy thing. Way better than a hand cranked stand alone machine.
Have the meat grinder and hardly ever use it. I found that meat had to be almost frozen, or it clogged pretty quicky.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 11:27 am to SUB
don't know if you care about baking but that mixer will make the best pound cake cause is will cream the shite out of some butter especially with that silicone edge beater
Posted on 1/12/16 at 11:37 am to SUB
The beater blade will also shred the hell out of some chicken if you're ever making a chicken salad or something like that.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 11:52 am to SUB
You've got to match the beater blade model to the mixer model....I had the plastic double flange made by New Metro. It worked beautifully until the plastic collar (where the mixer shaft inserts) cracked off. Now I have the actual Kitchen Aid brand metal one (single flange). I'm sure it will last forever, but the double flange definitely had superior mixing performance.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 12:51 pm to hungryone
Beaterblade and the meat grinder for sure
Posted on 1/12/16 at 12:51 pm to SUB
what about some recipes?
I got one recently as well.
I got one recently as well.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 1:05 pm to SUB
My wife and I have owned a Kitchen Aid mixer for over 10 years. She uses it primarily for baking and it is a workhorse and practically indestructible.
For Christmas I received the Food (Meat) Grinder attachment. I used it for the first time on Saturday and processed about 6 pounds of beef. It worked very well and will use it more in the future for blended ground meats and sausages. I believe that if I was processing wild game or massive amounts meat at a time, I would look for a more specialized tool but it serves its purpose for smaller jobs.
I have used an ice cream maker bowl with it that works pretty well.
For Christmas I received the Food (Meat) Grinder attachment. I used it for the first time on Saturday and processed about 6 pounds of beef. It worked very well and will use it more in the future for blended ground meats and sausages. I believe that if I was processing wild game or massive amounts meat at a time, I would look for a more specialized tool but it serves its purpose for smaller jobs.
I have used an ice cream maker bowl with it that works pretty well.
This post was edited on 1/12/16 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 1/12/16 at 1:08 pm to SUB
Makes baking bread much easier. Use ine for that nearly every weekend
Posted on 1/12/16 at 1:21 pm to txtigersw
If you get a meat grinder, buy the Chefs Choice. A little more expensive than kitchen aide but is all metal no plastic parts.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 1:25 pm to golfntiger32
What are y'all grinding?
If it's for venison, I'd recommend not doing that. If it's just for lean beef and things you purchase from the grocery, it's ok.
The sinew in deer meat will tear those little mixers up.
If it's for venison, I'd recommend not doing that. If it's just for lean beef and things you purchase from the grocery, it's ok.
The sinew in deer meat will tear those little mixers up.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 1:36 pm to BRgetthenet
Grinding pork butt for Breakfast Sausages, Italians Sausage and Brats.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 1:41 pm to BRgetthenet
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What are y'all grinding?
Well it was my first time. Super One sells brisket slices about 3-5" long and about an 1 to 1-1/2" thick. Reasonably priced, good Meat/Fat mix. I usually braise the strips or cook down in a chili for a quick meal.
I decided to grind it up and have brisket burgers. Worked well tasted good for a first attempt.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 1:43 pm to golfntiger32
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Grinding pork butt for Breakfast Sausages, Italians Sausage and Brats
This is where I am headed. Look for Durst's Wursts in a grocer near you.
This post was edited on 1/12/16 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 1/12/16 at 2:07 pm to sfdurst
Those mixers are great for mixing dough. You can make a big batch of pizza dough, divide into balls and keep frozen until you're ready to make pizza. Thaw in the fridge overnight or you can actually thaw in the microwave if you're careful.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 2:33 pm to Stadium Rat
Rat, you have a good dough recipe?
Posted on 1/12/16 at 2:57 pm to txtigersw
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Makes baking bread much easier. Use ine for that nearly every weekend
recipe?
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