Saturday, January 12, 2013

Manual Meat Slicer

Look at my new toy! I know there are those among you who have dreamed about owning one of those beautiful big red Berkels, used for slicing prosciutto paper thin. They cost thousands of dollars. Well, this isn't one of those. Actually quite inexpensive. Built by Graef and bought through Manufactum, a company in Germany that sells unbelievably lovely things. I know, it is a fetish of mine to own hand powered tools, but this works nicely. Sticks to the counter well too with little suction cups. See the even slices of salami? It snagged a bit here and there, but I think that's because the salami is uneven and coarse-textured. I don't know how it's cleaned, but I guess I'll figure it out. In the meantime, check out Manufactum; I dare you not to buy something. (This is an unsolicited endorsement. My friends in Germany Richard and Theo told me about it, and they were absolutely right.)

19 comments:

Monica Kroger said...

I badly want a manual meat slicer (my mother had one when I was a child.. sadly it went to my bother so I'm left without). I've googled for the words you mentioned and didn't find a merchant. Did you purchase this online? Any help in locating this is appreciated.

Ouida said...

Monica, I found it at http://www.manufactum.com/graef-hand-slicer-p1459272/?c=193554

Ken Albala said...

Thanks Ouida, I was about to offer a link, and see you've done it. They have a ton of other neat kitchen items too.

Unknown said...

Did you purchase survival warehouse.com this online? Any help in locating this is appreciated.

Anonymous said...

Those looke pretty thick - have you sliced anything thinner than that? Did you figure out how to make it so it doesnt stick here and there? How was it to clean? I'm considering this as a purchase. Thanks.

Bruce said...

You indeed a have buy a good toy. And I am pretty sure this machine will be working in fine state till date. :)

M. Haque said...

Just find the post from google. As google suggesting your post, I believe it is best in manual meat slicer category. Thanks

Unknown said...

I think the slices are very thin. I have one commercial meat slicer from Texastastes.com,USA

Unknown said...

Good post, appreciated! Should I choose manual or electrical like this Bone Saw Machine ?

Unknown said...

Hello,

Indeed a good post, I know we all like eating meat and that's why meat slicer is very important, as it helps and make preparation very easy, so that's why I have recently purchased one of the Best Meat Slicers available, because i want to make things easy with meat slicer.
By the way, Keep up the good work.

trangtintonghop said...

Those looke pretty thick (máy thái thịt) - have you sliced anything thinner than that? Did you figure out how to make it so it doesnt stick here and there? How was it to clean? I'm considering this as a purchase. Thanks.

Unknown said...

Hi Ken Albala
Are you recommending meat slicers from which brand?
Can you explain me please?
I have an electric food slicer. Can I use this for meat slicing?

Meat Slicer said...

Indeed a good post, I know we all like eating meat and that's why meat slicer is very important, as it helps and make preparation very easy, so that's why I have recently purchased one of the Best Meat Slicers available, because i want to make things easy with meat slicer.
By the way, Keep up the good work.

Silvia said...

Thank you for this wonderful article also learnt that meat slicer makes cutting meat moreover as foods like cheese, fruits, and others, more efficient than ever. This small tool which will easily fit on your counter and will perform in seconds what can take you hours within the kitchen to accomplish from Best Meat Slicer under $300

Unknown said...

THANK YOU!
Years ago a friend had found an old manual slicer in a thrift store, which he very meticulously refurbished and used it to slice prosciutto... paper thin. Time to get my own and I just placed an order for one.
G.

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Sophia Smith said...

Such a nice Post! This Slicer is also good & slice is very thin. This Commercial Meat Slicer is very helpful for Prepare a tasty meal.

Thank You for sharing it.

Unknown said...

there are other types of meat grinders. use of grinders with full knowledge is good.
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Markas said...

Don't rule out a vintage electric slicer. They can be just as beautiful and still retain that handbuilt, robust AND aesthetic appeal.
I've fallen in love with my old Globe and have lovingly restored it.