Rating of the best UNIT meat grinders for the home in 2022

Minced meat dishes are a "trick" of many cuisines of the world. Kebab, dumplings, lasagna, burgers, manti or simple cutlets - you can’t cook without good minced meat. Making it at home is extremely simple if the kitchen has a meat grinder, for example, from UNIT. Everyone remembers the Soviet units with a mechanical handle that had to be constantly twisted in order to chop the meat. How much strength and nerves this device took away!

Progress does not stand still, and now, instead of outdated equipment, an electric meat grinder has come to replace it. Today, meat processing has become much easier, you can choose any product - knives can handle sinewy meat, and there are suitable nozzles for chicken bones.

The modern kitchen has expanded the functionality of the meat grinder; not only the production of minced meat is expected from the device. Accordingly, store shelves offer a huge selection of equipment. Before you buy the desired equipment, you should carefully study the descriptions for the product, its characteristics and capabilities.You should think about and decide what kind of additional work will be performed in the meat grinder, and whether it makes sense to overpay for the unnecessary.

Which meat grinder is better to choose and buy

The popularity of meat grinder models ensures compliance with the selection criteria.

Power and performance

What power should a meat grinder have:

• Up to 700 W - processes up to 3 kg per minute, can hardly cope with sinewy meat;
• 700-800 W - will process up to 4 kg of meat per minute, better suited for the home than the previous version;
• Over 800 W - represent semi-professional and professional meat grinders that can easily handle any product.

Reverse

This function allows the auger to free itself from a stuck piece or vein.

With overload protection function

When the unit is operating at maximum power, there is a danger of overheating of the motor, which can break it. The manufacturer provides for this danger in the following ways:

• The motor will block when the special plastic sleeve bursts. After replacing it, the motor will continue to work;
• Circuit interruption - the motor will simply stop working, after cooling and removing the cause of overheating, work can be resumed again.

Noise level and speed modes

The dream of any housewife is a silent technique, so a conscientious manufacturer will pay special attention to this aspect.

In the description for the device, there will certainly be information about the speeds of the unit. The more speeds, the wider the range of possibilities of technology.

Rubberized stable feet will help you quickly and safely complete the work, will not allow the device to move.

Equipment

A variety of nozzles will expand the possibilities for preparing different dishes. Modern electric meat grinders can be equipped not only with attachments for meat and vegetables, but also with attachments for making homemade pasta, cookies, and forming cutlets. Some are equipped with a Juicer attachment. It should be remembered that each feature will increase the average price of the device.

Rating of high-quality popular models of meat grinders from UNIT.

How to choose a good and convenient unit for your kitchen, which company’s products should you pay attention to? Russian buyers have long appreciated the advantages of the Austrian manufacturer of small household appliances UNIT. All models are made strictly in accordance with international quality standards and have a 2-year warranty. In any corner of the country, the repair of UNIT equipment is not a problem, as there are branded service centers almost everywhere.

For all UNIT meat grinders replacement parts are real. You can purchase any broken or lost part or nozzle. Also on sale is a ceramic disc with a self-sharpening knife. Such a set will allow the electric meat grinder to serve even longer.

UNIT UGR-457

This budget electric meat grinder will appeal to all lovers of the "price-quality" principle. The body of the device is metal; the top is plastic, offered in two colors - black and white. The meat grinder is controlled by three mechanical illuminated buttons: on / off, slow and reverse. Has two speeds.

In the package:

• 3 metal gratings, grating opening diameters - 3 mm, 5 mm and 7 mm;
• kebbe nozzle (for hollow meat tubes);
• nozzle for sausages or sausages;
• knife (cast, stainless steel);
• pusher.

The rated power of the meat grinder is 700 W, the productivity is up to 2.5 kg per minute. Copes with any kind of meat. Stable - does not move during operation. Moderately noisy.

• copes with all types of meat;
• moderately noisy;
• reverse;
• stable at work;
• slow move;
• easy to assemble and disassemble.

• short cord length;
• no cord holder.

UNIT UGR-460

This model is extended. UNIT UGR-460 comes with a grater, with attachments for cutting vegetables, for sausages and kebbe. Maximum power - 1500 W, nominal - 700 W. The meat grinder does an excellent job with both chopping vegetables and sinewy meat. Productivity - 2.5 kg per 1 minute. It is worth noting that this device has an expanded working chamber, due to which the performance is increased.

The control is carried out using a touch LCD screen, on which you can monitor the temperature of the motor (to avoid overheating), the time of continuous operation of the device can be paused. Also, when selecting products for processing on the screen, the meat grinder itself turns on the appropriate speed.

Meat grinder UGR-460 for its best features has earned respect from many bloggers. On "YouTube" you can see a lot of reviews and testimonials for the UNIT UGR-460. Judging by such reviews, cooks are confused by the only drawback in the UGR-460 - the short length of the power cord and the lack of a holder for it, that is, the wire in a twisted state has nothing to attach to - it will just “dangle”.

• extended working chamber;
• high performance;
• reverse;
• extended set of nozzles;
• overload protection;
• LCD screen.

• no cord holder
• short cord length.

UNIT UGR-464

Electric meat grinder UGR-464 is the most compact and light - its weight is only 2.7 kg. Rated power - 450 W, productivity - 2 kg per 1 minute. The set includes vegetable cutters, sausage and kebbe attachments, 3 metal meshes. A device of such a small size will make it very convenient to store and transport the device.

This copy is perfect for use in the country or in a very small kitchen. All UNIT meat grinders are made with metal gears - this ensures the durability and reliability of the equipment.

• stylish design;
• compact;
• easy to transport;
• easy assembly;
• extended set of nozzles;
• reverse

• no cord holder
• short cord length;
• low performance.

Planetary mixer UNIT UEN-762

It would seem that this unit does not have a place in the rating, but UNIT UEN-762 has a Meat Grinder attachment, which at home can quite cope with meat processing tasks. Everyone’s preferences are different, so for some it’s more convenient to have one multifunction device in the kitchen than many separate ones.

The materials used for assembly are high quality UEN-762. The auger, knife and gears are metal, so they will last a long time. Of course, the dimensions of the product are impressive, before buying, you should immediately choose a place for permanent storage for it.

The meat grinder is inserted into the mixer easily, it is held securely. The auger is hermetically connected to the body - juices or part of the products do not leak and do not stain the mixer body or table. The body of the mixer is made of plastic, the food tray is also made of plastic.

UNIT UEN-762 will especially appeal to confectioners. The device can not only grind, mix, but also knead various types of dough, and a meat grinder can grind nuts, dried fruits, cookies.

• a complete set of nozzles;
• 6 speeds;
• overheat protection;
• protection against electric shock;
• sickle knife;
• metal screw;
• processes all types of meat.

• bulky;
• cannot be washed in the dishwasher.

UNIT meat grinders have long settled in the kitchens of domestic housewives. Affordable price and excellent build quality, advanced functionality and ease of repair are the main advantages of this technique. The firm is also known for the production of blenders, juicers, grills, toasters, waffle irons, scales, kettles and other small household appliances. The free two-year warranty is also a plus for UNIT.

The equipment is packed in strong cardboard boxes, on top of which there is a plastic handle for easy transportation. Inside, the parts of the meat grinder are packed in bags and protective foam. A detailed, understandable instruction in Russian is attached.Each UNIT meat grinder model has a plastic pusher for convenience, a sickle-shaped steel knife, motor overload protection, electric shock protection (situations vary). For the price, this product also looks advantageous against the background of competitors.