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					Originally Posted by  Fly Rod
					 
				 
				10lbs. is not a small batch for house grinding....do not cut the meat in chunks avoid using that plastic push tool...cut meats in strips approx. 3/4 by 3/4 and feed into the grinder, much faster...U only need the push tool if grinding a second time when using smaller holes....I also buy fresh pork fat to grind into my hamburger or sausage...most times have to order the day before its cheap I pay about 2 bucks for 5 lbs....use the pork fat to make 20% fat burgers...can throw the rest away or freeze till ya make another batch. 
			
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 Never said it was. I rarely do more than 2-4 pounds. It's great for really small stuff, perhaps 1/2 of pancetta when making bolognese.
Sometimes chilling helps also but agree on the strips, self feeding...
-spence