Andy wrote:
>
> I have the grinder attachment for the
> stand mixer. Does a decent job. The hopper part is practically useless
> since you have to plunge the meat down a narrow chute with a wooden
> plunger. If I had to grind 2-3 pounds of meat, I'd be there all day.

I have that attachment, and the hopper is indeed useless. I don't find
the grinder to be too slow however as long as I set the mixer on 2
(Hobart N-50 speeds 1-3). I quickly cut the meat into feedable strips
and then get to the feeding and plunging part.