Omelet wrote:
>
> In article >,
> "brooklyn1" > wrote:
>
> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
> > news
> > > In article >,
> > > "brooklyn1" > wrote:
> > >
> > >> > But there is also setup, take down and cleaning time for the grinder...
> > >> >
> > >> > Time is money. I never grind less than #20.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> I find packaging takes longer than all the other steps combined... unless
> > >> I
> > >> prepare a 20 pound meat loaf.
> > >
> > > I use a measuring cup and pre-cut my plastic dividers.
> > > It's actually pretty fast. :-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> > What are plastic dividers?
>
> Squares of plastic wrap. Works better for me than waxed paper. I've
> tried both.
>
> >
> > A measuring cup seems like a lot of extra handling.
>
> Gets me consistent portions.
>
> Similar to using powder scoops for ammo reloading and only weighing
> every few powder loads on the powder scale to make sure I'm being
> consistent.
>
> If I can reload ammo without exceeding chamber pressure tolerance and
> blowing up my rifle, I think I can consistently measure out a beef
> portion with a measuring cup. ;-)
>
> And it saves a hell of a lot of time...
>
> >
> > I use a scale, I make up two pound packages and 12 ounce burgers separated
> > with sheets of waxed paper, all go into zip-locs.... I make a point of
> > trying not to smoosh after grinding, that's why I question your measuing cup
> > method.
>
> See above.


http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...233&hasJS=true

Cabela's Electric Grinder Attachments - Patty Maker Item:XK-515455

Think of it as the burger equivalent of a progressive reloading press...