Lem Products #8 Big Bite Dual Grind Meat Grinder - 0.5Hp

The Lem Products #8 Big Bite Dual Grind Meat Grinder is built for hunters and home processors who want commercial-quality results without the commercial-grade footprint. This 0.5 HP electric grinder combines innovative dual-grind technology with Big Bite auger design to handle a few deer a season—or regular batches of ground meat for sausage, burgers, and specialty blends—efficiently and consistently. Unlike single-pass grinders that force you to reload and run meat twice for a finer texture, the Lem #8 uses a unique double-edged blade and dual plates to deliver two distinct grinds in one pass, cutting your processing time in half.

Built from stainless steel throughout, this grinder is as much about durability as it is about speed. The large 12¼" × 9⅛" × 2¼" deep stainless steel pan keeps your work organized, while the 2-inch head opening accepts substantial pieces of meat without tedious trimming. At 4.5 pounds per minute, the Big Bite auger feeds meat through faster than conventional designs, so you spend less time grinding and more time moving on to seasoning, stuffing, or finishing your meat prep.

The kit includes everything you need to get started: four stainless steel plates (4.5mm, 10mm, and a stuffing plate), a stainless steel dual-blade knife, and three plastic stuffing tubes in common sizes (½", 1", and 1⅜" OD). A 6-foot power cord and sanitary-rated on/off switch round out the package. This is the grinder that serious home processors choose when they want efficiency and reliability without compromise.

Key Features

• Dual-grind technology delivers two grinds in a single pass—no reloading required
• Big Bite auger design processes meat faster than conventional grinders
• All stainless steel construction for durability and sanitary processing
• Large 12¼" × 9⅛" meat pan for organized workflow
• 2-inch head opening minimizes prep trimming
• Grinds approximately 4.5 lbs. per minute
• Includes four grind plates and dual-blade knife
• Three stuffing tubes in common sizes included
• Sanitary-rated design (ETL and ETL sanitary certified, UL compliant)
• On/off switch with sanitary cover and storage drawer

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included with the Lem #8 Big Bite Dual Grind Meat Grinder?

The grinder comes with four stainless steel plates (4.5mm, 10mm, and a stuffing plate), a stainless steel dual-blade knife, three plastic stuffing tubes in ½", 1", and 1⅜" OD sizes, and a 6-foot power cord. It also features an on/off switch with sanitary cover and storage drawer.

How much meat can this grinder process, and is it suitable for a few deer a year?

Yes—the 0.5 HP #8 is designed specifically for home processors handling a few deer per season. It grinds approximately 4.5 pounds per minute, making it efficient for moderate volumes without the cost or space of a larger commercial unit.

What does "dual grind" mean, and why is it better?

The dual-grind technology uses a unique double-edged knife and two grinder plates to produce two different grinds in a single pass. Instead of running meat through twice (coarse, then fine) to blend textures, you get both grinds in half the time, reducing labor and inconsistency.

Is this grinder certified for sanitary food processing?

Yes. The Lem #8 is ETL and ETL sanitary certified and conforms to UL standards, making it safe for home meat processing. All contact surfaces are stainless steel.