The Cuisinart MG-100 is a tidy, inexpensive grinder for people who grind a pound or two of chuck at a time. Cuisinart rates it at 3 pounds a minute, it has reverse for clogs, and it comes with two sausage tubes. It isn't built for deer or big sausage days.
Key specs
| Cuisinart MG-100 | |
|---|---|
| Price | About $130 |
| Size | Compact |
| Motor | 300 W |
| Output (maker) | 3 lb/min |
| Plates | Medium, coarse |
| Weight | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years (limited) |
| Notable | Reverse, two sausage tubes |
How it grinds
A 300-watt motor, rated at up to 3 pounds a minute. Two plates (medium and coarse), and a reverse button to back out food that jams.
In the box
Two cutting plates and two sausage attachments, one for breakfast links and one for regular sausage.
Price and warranty
About $130 at retail when we checked. Three-year limited warranty on parts and labor.
After grinding
Ground meat keeps one to two days in the fridge, so freeze what you won't cook. Pressed flat in vacuum bags, it freezes and thaws fast; our sister site has a guide to vacuum sealing meat. Grinding for jerky? Ground jerky has to reach 160°F; see ground beef jerky on The Dehydrator Report.
This review is based on Cuisinart's published specifications and on independent tests where they exist; we name whose test each finding comes from. We haven't run our own timed tests on this model yet and will add hands-on notes when we do.
Questions
Cuisinart or KitchenAid attachment?
If you own a KitchenAid, the $100 attachment does the same job. If you don't, the Cuisinart is cheaper than buying a mixer. See attachment vs electric.
Can it grind chicken?
Yes, boneless and well chilled. See how to grind chicken.
