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Processing your own meat, whether it’s deer, elk, moose, or a half cow you bought from a local rancher, is rewarding but also hard work. Good equipment makes it easier. We’ve found some great deals on a few of our favorite tools to help you up your processing, packaging, and even cooking game.
Meat grinder
Buy the KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment if you need a small coffee grinder that fits on your KitchenAid, is easy to clean, and can be stored in a drawer when not in use. Outdoor Life tested meat grinders and noted that it works great for small jobs like grinding burgers or making meatballs. It is easy to use and assemble. It costs $75
For even smaller kitchens, you may want to consider the following options: LEM Products #10 Clamp-on Hand Grinder. Clamp it to your counter, grind the night’s meat into a meal, wash it and store it easily. It costs $106
Vacuum sealer
The FoodSaver vacuum sealer machine took top honors in our best vacuum sealer review because it’s quiet, powerful, and fits easily in a drawer. It’s also 32% off at $100.
Grab some FoodSaver vacuum bags to match the vacuum sealer. This variation pack is 40% off at $30.
Drying device
Make your own dried meat with the Magic Mill Pro Food DehydratorIt has seven drawers and digital temperature readings and currently costs $109.
Meat thermometer
The ThermoPro TP826 Wireless Meat Thermometer won the Best Value in our digital meat thermometer review. It’s easy to use, has eight pre-programmed temperature settings, and a 500-foot range. It’s currently priced at $34.
Outdoor Life Commerce Team