Which is better for grinding deer?

The LEM BigBite #8. Its 500-watt induction motor and stainless steel plates are rated for roughly 3 to 5 deer per season, while the Cuisinart's 300-watt motor is meant for small batches.

Which is easier to clean?

The Cuisinart. All its removable parts are dishwasher safe. The LEM must be hand washed and its parts should not be soaked.

Which makes sausage more easily?

The LEM, with three stuffing tubes in 1/2", 1" and 1-1/8" sizes. The Cuisinart includes two sausage attachments for breakfast links and regular sausages.

Is the LEM worth stepping up to?

Yes if you grind often or in volume. The extra power, stainless steel grinding gear and third plate make it more capable. For occasional small batches, the Cuisinart is enough.

The LEM's heavy-duty aluminum head and stainless steel knife point to longer service life, and its 4.8 rating from 466 owners supports that. The Cuisinart is durable but built for lighter use.

Does either have reverse?

Both do. The Cuisinart uses a reverse switch to release clogged food. The LEM uses a push-button pulse reverse plus a locking head release.

Cuisinart Electric Meat Grinder vs LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder

The LEM BigBite #8 is the stronger grinder. Its 500-watt induction motor, stainless steel knife and plates, and three stuffing tubes handle bulk meat and sausage far better than the Cuisinart's 300-watt single-speed setup. The Cuisinart is lighter, cheaper-feeling in use, and its removable parts are dishwasher safe, which suits light kitchen jobs like breakfast links. Owners rate the LEM higher (4.8 from 466 ratings vs 4.4 from 74), and its heavy-duty aluminum head is built for hunters and bulk buyers.

Choose the Cuisinart Electric Meat Grinder if you grind a few pounds at a time for burgers, meatloaf or breakfast links and want parts you can put in the dishwasher.
Choose the LEM BigBite #8 if you process deer, buy meat in bulk, or make sausage regularly and need torque, stainless steel grinding gear and multiple stuffing tubes.

Prices

Cuisinart Electric Meat Grinder: $116.95 at Wayfair (last seen Nov 9)
LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder: $124.99 at Everything Kitchens (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Cuisinart Electric Meat Grinder is $8.04 cheaper than the LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder at the latest prices (Nov 9)

	Cuisinart Electric Meat Grinder	LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder
Motor	300-watt, single speed	500-watt (575 W rated) induction motor with high torque
Grinding plates	2 metal plates, medium and coarse	3 stainless steel plates (4.5mm, 10mm, stuffing plate)
Knife and head	Metal cutting plates, brushed stainless body	Stainless steel knife, heavy-duty aluminum head assembly
Stuffing tubes	2 sausage attachments	3 stuffing tubes (1/2", 1", 1-1/8")
Cleaning	All removable parts dishwasher safe	Hand wash only, no soaking
Throughput	Small batches, 3 lb hopper	About 7 lb per minute, built for 3 to 5 deer per season
Safety and build	Reverse function, UL listed	Push-button reverse, fourth-turn locking head, circuit breaker, ETL listed
Owner ratings	4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings	4.8 out of 5 from 466 ratings

Spec	Cuisinart Electric Meat Grinder	LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder
Power Source	Electric	Electric
Speed Settings	Single on/off switch, Reverse feature	On/Off/Reverse switch
Motor Power	300-watt	500 watts
Grind Level	Medium, Coarse	8mm
Grinding Plate Count	2	2
Grinding Speed	Single speed	1 speed
Blade Material	Metal	Stainless steel
Body Material	Brushed stainless steel	Heavy duty aluminum (head assembly)
Plate Material	Metal	Stainless steel, Plastic (stuffing plate)
Ease Of Cleaning	Reverse function releases clogged foods to ensu…	Handwash only – no soaking
Dishwasher Safe	Yes (all removable parts)	No (Hand wash only)
Typical Users	Home cooks	Hunters, Chefs, Culinary enthusiasts, Food proc…

Spec	Cuisinart Electric Meat Grinder	LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder
Overall Dimensions	9.25" L x 16.38" W x 8.5" H	14.17" x 6.89" x 13.78" (360x 175x 350mm)
Weight	10.570 lbs	9.59 lbs (4.35 kg)
Durability	Durable	Heavy duty construction (head assembly), Heavy …
Wattage	300 W	575 W
Voltage	120 Volts	1.2E+2 Volts (AC)
Grinding Plates	Yes	Yes, Plastic stuffing plate
Blades Type	Metal cutting plates	Stainless steel knife
Safety Features	Reverse function (releases clogged foods)	Push button reverse, Push button release (for l…
Color	Silver

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