Ed Pawlowski > wrote in message
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> "Dan Musicant" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I've made nut butters in the kitchen for many years, usually peanut
>> butter. It's a money saver and you can see with your own eyes exactly
>> what the ingredients are.
>>
>> I roast the nuts in the oven, although I have made raw cashew butter a
>> time or two. My sometime problem is getting a machine that's up to the
>> task. I used to work with a Waring blender, and after burning out a few
>> motors (they were available for user replacement), I
>
> I've used a Cuisinart food processor with good results. I've not made all
> that much nut butter compared to you, but it has worked and may be worth >
> considering. Plenty of people have them so you may find a friend that
> will let you try theirs for a batch to see the results.

I second the Cuisinart food processor. I've got three, 11-cup, 6 cup, and
mini-prep. All perform excellently for the tasks I use them for.

Be sure to hit the thrift shops and appliance repair places for the size you
want. I was able to replace my broken lids (stupid "new-and-improved"
design) with new units for cheaper than ordering a new part!

The Ranger