Tex_77 awesome, that’s great news

First off, Happy New Year Everyone!

I finally got to use the much awaited Waltons #22 grinder over the holidays! I did a normal batch of snack sticks (25lbs) 15lbs of Eye of the Round with 10lbs of Boston butt. I used the waltons bold jerky seasoning and some sure bind. Everything came out great!

I waited for some time to bite the bullet and get a grinder and in doing so I patiently (kind of) waited for Waltons to get theirs shipped. Needless to say, I was very impressed with the grinder as it chewed threw 25lbs first pass in less than 4 minutes. Second grind did take a little longer but to be expected. One thing I noticed is that it looked like it was getting a little protein extraction on the second pass. Which made my mixing time a little less than 8 minutes.

I was bummed that it wouldn’t connect up to the Westin 44lbs mixer (like chrisndee2) which I had bought long before considering a grinder. Sad face oh well

I guess I assumed the grinder would have a reverse function as most of the other #22 grinders I’ve seen have this. Is this something that could be upgraded/modified with a different switch? Do I really need the reverse when connected to a mixer?Obviously I don’t want to negate any warranty but just curious…

All in all the grinder worked flawlessly and I’m super glad I waited! Cant wait to do another batch of snack sticks and start playing around with sausage and summer sausage blends.

Jonathon I’m getting ancy pancy here lol any updates on the Walton’s grinders? I would love to pre-order one just so I can secure gettting one I’ll be better at being patient

Jonathon Thank you for the insight! I think I’ll wait it out for the Walton’s Grinders Sounds like they will be the best option. Most likely a #22 for me

I was just on the 8/3 livestream and had some questions about grinders. I’m primarily going to be making snack sticks, brats, and summer sausages. For the time being I have a meat dept at a local market that will do a custom grind for us, however, for the long run I’d rather grind it myself so I can be aware of the protein extraction. So that being said, I was thinking of the Weston #22 Butcher or Pro Series (HP didn’t matter much) but since you were talking the pro cut #12 I’m not sure anymore. Also, with your new Walton’s Inc Grinders coming out, would you suggest I wait? I do also have the 44lbs meat mixer (I wish your 50lbs mixer was available at the time) and would like to attach it to the grinder if that helps out. Also, thanks for the information on the sure gel vs carrot fiber, I think that will help out our snack sticks. - Dan