If you have limited space and only plan on bringing it out when you want to use it, then you need to take the weight into consideration.Įase of Use – You want a food slicer so that slicing food will be easier, so you don’t want to look away from the ease of use. The counter space – do you have a lot of room on your counter? If you don’t have anywhere to put your slicer, then that’s no good. Size – When it comes to the size of the meat slicer, there is one important factor you need to take into consideration. Take note that metal parts, obviously, have a tendency to last longer than those plastic parts. Mind you, going for one just because it has a higher price tag isn’t going to make it last longer – it is important that you take a look at the material of the models, as well as the customer feedback. You need to find one that is guaranteed to last a long period of time.
If you plan on slicing a lot at one time, then speed and power shouldn’t be ignored.ĭurability – I wouldn’t want to purchase a meat slicer only for it to last a couple of months – that would be a major disappointment. If you have a slicer with a little power, it will become overheated, causing you to have to take a break so that it can cool down. Basically, long story short, the power of the motor will determine how long you will be able to slice the food for. Speed and Power – When you’re out looking for a meat slicer, you definitely don’t want to skip out on speed and power. Trust me, a meat slicer would be a great investment, especially if you’re the type that does a lot of cutting in the kitchen … Best Meat Slicer for the Home – What to Look for With a meat slicer, you can cut anything from meats and cheeses to slices of bread, fruits, and vegetables. Ideal for slicing meat, potatoes / root vegetables, cheese, eggplant, etc.When it comes to slicing meat, sure, you could always use a knife in order to get the job done, but I personally believe a meat slicer would make the process a whole lot easier. I’m looking at this meat slicer as an excellent addition to our home kitchen. Obviously the electric motor and housing of the unit should be hand-wiped and never submerged in water. Personally, I am comfortable washing detachable components, including blade, in the upper rack of my dishwasher.
HOME MEAT SLICER REVIEWS MANUAL
Weston’s user's manual details cleaning components by hand in warm, soapy water and neither recommends or prohibits cleaning in a dishwasher.
HOME MEAT SLICER REVIEWS DRIVER
Like most higher quality meat slicers, the Weston needs to be disassembled with a screw driver to do a complete cleaning of the blade and carriage - the Rival model has snap-on or lay-on components and a hand knob to remove the blade. I don’t see it as a problem for a focused, cautious, and experienced user. The Rival model requires one hand to be on a "safety switch" while the other hand moves the meat (or potato) carriage - the Weston model does not have this feature. In comparison, there are two areas in which the Weston is a little less convenient than the Rival. A jump to 10 inch blade models (8 inch cut) can move the price into the $*** range and typically the countertop footprint will be bigger. The actual cut from a 7.5 inch blade is 6 inches (80%) Most home cooks, I think, would not need a cut larger than 6 inches. The blade, at 7.5 inches is larger than the Rival 6.5 inch blade, allowing for larger food items to cut completely. The unit's "action" is smooth and precise. Right out of the box, to evaluate whether or not to keep the Weston, I sliced a large, raw potato into various width slices. Some foods, especially cheese, will bind the blade and either slow or stop the Rival 75w blade from spinning, I have not experienced that happening with the Weston 200w. Wattage is important to prevent binding of foods against the blade when slicing. The Weston has a 200 watt motor the Rival has a 75 watt motor. The Weston does not fold up but is equally compact with about the same counter-top footprint. The Weston is mostly stainless steel, the Rival is plastic construction.
HOME MEAT SLICER REVIEWS UPGRADE
I found the Rival model on ***, used, at $** compared to the Weston, new, and decided to go with the upgrade on Overstock at about $**. I had previously owned a Rival model 1042, plastic body, fold-up meat slicer which was loaned and never returned. My impetus for selecting this product was quality at price point.
The "Weston" brand figured into my assessment of quality. Good quality product compared to comparable brands.
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