LEM Meat Grinder #12 Electric

01Overview

The LEM Meat Grinder 12 Electric stands as a dependable workhorse for anyone serious about home butchery and processing their own meat, whether you're breaking down a whole deer after a successful hunt or grinding several pounds of pork shoulder for homemade sausage. Built around a size 12 grinding head, this machine bridges the gap between underpowered countertop units and bulky commercial equipment, giving home processors the capacity to handle real volume without taking up an entire kitchen counter. The stainless steel construction on the head and auger resists corrosion and cleans up easily after messy sessions, which matters when you're dealing with raw meat, fat, and connective tissue on a regular basis. LEM has built its reputation on gear made for people who actually process their own animals, and this grinder reflects that focus with a design that prioritizes function over flash.

Powering through pounds of meat quickly is where this grinder earns its keep. The motor is sized appropriately for a size 12 head, delivering enough torque to push tougher cuts and partially frozen meat through the plates without bogging down or stalling mid-batch, a common frustration with smaller consumer-grade grinders. Included with the unit are multiple grinding plates, typically ranging from coarse to fine, along with cutting blades that let you customize texture depending on whether you're making burger, chili meat, or a finer grind for sausage links. A sausage stuffing attachment often accompanies the package, extending the machine's usefulness beyond straight grinding into stuffing casings for brats, Italian sausage, or breakfast links, turning one appliance into a more complete home processing station.

For the home butcher who processes deer, hogs, or bulk cuts purchased from a local farm, the LEM Meat Grinder 12 Electric offers the kind of reliability that reduces processing time from an all-day chore into a manageable afternoon task. The stainless steel feed pan and sturdy base keep the unit stable during heavy use, while the size 12 components ensure compatibility with a wide range of accessories already common in the LEM product ecosystem. This grinder is built for repeated seasonal use rather than occasional light duty, making it a fitting investment for hunters, small-scale farmers, or anyone committed to controlling exactly what goes into their ground meat and sausage at home.

02Spec sheet

What you get

1. 011/2 HP electric motor
2. 02Stainless steel #12 head and auger
3. 03Includes coarse and fine grinding plates
4. 04Reverse function to clear jams
5. 05Removable stainless meat pan
6. 06Built-in circuit breaker for motor protection

03Pros & cons

04The verdict

05What owners report