KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment (FGA)

01Overview

The KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment transforms your stand mixer into a dedicated meat processing tool, letting home butchers grind their own beef, pork, venison, or poultry with complete control over fat content, freshness, and cut selection. Constructed from durable metal housing with stainless steel grinding blades and interchangeable coarse and fine grinding plates, the attachment locks securely into the power hub of your KitchenAid stand mixer, drawing on the motor's torque to push meat smoothly through the auger without straining or overheating. This eliminates the need for a separate standalone grinder, saving counter space while still delivering consistent, restaurant-quality ground meat for burgers, sausages, chili, and meatloaf right in your own kitchen.

Setup is straightforward: the food pusher and tray guide meat chunks into the feed tube, while the auger screw and blade combination breaks down the product with even pressure. Home butchers processing whole cuts, trim, or even wild game appreciate the ability to adjust grind texture on the fly by swapping plates, whether they want a fine grind for pâté-style spreads or a coarse texture for hearty sausage links. The attachment also accommodates a sausage stuffer tube accessory, sold separately, allowing enthusiasts to move seamlessly from grinding to stuffing casings without switching equipment, which is a major advantage for anyone building out a home charcuterie or sausage-making workflow.

Cleanup and maintenance are simple thanks to the food-grade materials, which resist meat residue and are dishwasher-safe on most parts, though hand-washing the blade and plates is recommended to preserve sharpness over repeated use. For home butchery hobbyists who process meat in small batches, whether breaking down a whole chicken, grinding fresh trim from a butchered hog share, or making custom sausage blends with specific fat ratios, this attachment offers a compact, reliable solution that integrates directly into equipment many kitchens already own. It's a practical entry point for anyone moving beyond store-bought ground meat and taking greater control over sourcing, freshness, and flavor in their home meat processing routine.

02Spec sheet

What you get

1. 01Direct stand mixer power hub attachment for grinding meat
2. 02Includes coarse and fine grinding plates
3. 03Food-grade metal auger and housing
4. 04Sausage stuffer tube kit compatible add-on
5. 05Simple twist-lock attachment to KitchenAid mixer hub
6. 06Reversible auger to clear jams easily

03Pros & cons

04The verdict

05What owners report