Good food blenders

Pros

• Great appliance for small kitchen
• Several blending options
• All parts except for base are dishwasher-safe

Cons

• Only 500 watts

This highly popular Cuisinart blender/food processor combo has a low-profile 40-ounce glass jar and seven blending and processing options that are clearly marked and easy to use. We love that it comes with a compact food processor bowl for chopping, stirring and shredding. When blender testing, we found that this blender was very easy to clean and that it ground ingredients exceptionally well. And once the food processor attachment was on, we were even more impressed with how this model minced parsley, shredded carrots and sliced pepperoni.

All parts, except for the base, are dishwasher safe. Of note: At 500 watts, this is not the most high-powered blender, and if you do overwork the blender it will stop working temporarily until it cools down.

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4

Best Blender for Smoothies

Breville The Fresh and Furious Countertop Blender

4

Best Blender for Smoothies

Breville The Fresh and Furious Countertop Blender

$200 at Walmart$200 at Sur la Table$200 at Wayfair

Pros

• Green smoothie setting
• Carafe and lid are dishwasher safe
• Great smoothie results in testing

Cons

• 50-ounce capacity

We were very impressed with how well this blender performed for its great price point. The green smoothie setting yielded a smooth and creamy texture with no sign of fibrous kale or spinach. This blender also has a regular smoothie button which will provide you with a juice-bar-quality smoothie in one minute. In our tests, this blender pureed soup to a silky smooth texture and produced a mighty fine margarita, as well. The Fresh and Furious is easy to clean, and the jar and lid are dishwasher safe. In our tests, we found very few flaws, though the jar is just 50 ounces and became stained a little from tomato sauce.

Another high-performing blender from Breville that we have tested is the Breville 3X Bluicer Pro. In our tests, this model produced creamy and smooth soup and a strawberry green smoothie that had no sign of kale. While this model is a little more pricey, it does offer the ability to juice with it as well — two appliances in one!

5

Best Personal Blender

Ninja SS101 Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor

5

Best Personal Blender

Ninja SS101 Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor

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$89 at Amazon$110 at Walmart$121 at Wayfair

Pros

• Blender base suctions firmly to your counter
• Produces super smooth smoothies
• Built-in tamper

Cons

• More pieces to store

If you prefer to be able to choose between a personal smoothie and a smoothie bowl, then the Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor is a great pick. This personal blender's jar features a built-in tamper and doesn’t need as much liquid to blend ingredients to a smooth, very thick consistency — perfect for a smoothie bowl. In our tests, this model easily tackled both green and berry smoothies with very few residual seeds and super smooth results.

This model also suctions firmly to your counter, which keeps it completely in place for its pulse-style auto-smoothie setting. In addition to the 14-ounce smoothie bowl jar, this model comes with two 24-ounce blender jars with travel lids, which are all dishwasher-safe.

If you want the option to switch between personal smoothies and blending up party-sized batches of frozen margaritas then the Foodi Power Blender & Processor System is another great pick from the Ninja Foodi line. In our tests, the blender produced smooth and creamy soups and milkshakes.

6

Best Blender for Frozen Drinks

Wolf Gourmet Pro Performance Blender

6

Best Blender for Frozen Drinks

Wolf Gourmet Pro Performance Blender

$550 at Amazon$550 at Sur la Table$550 at Wayfair

Pros

• Sleek design
• Produces creamy shakes and smoothies
• Four pre-programmed options

Cons

• Blender jar is not dishwasher safe

The Wolf Gourmet Pro Performance Blender stood out to us in many ways with its sleek design, featuring its signature red knob and lightweight jar with a comfortable handle. There are 10 speed settings on the blender and four pre-programmed options: soup, puree, ice crush and smoothie. This blender produced a very smooth, thick milkshake and a smoothie that was creamy and homogenous.

In our tests, this super powerful blender also produced great frozen drinks. It also has a unique emulsion cap that allows you to add oil to the blender at an optimal pace to get a great emulsion in sauces and dressings. This pick is also sized to fit under most cabinets. The blender jar is hand-wash only.

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Best Blender for Crushing Ice

KitchenAid K400 Variable Speed Blender

7

Best Blender for Crushing Ice

KitchenAid K400 Variable Speed Blender

$300 at Amazon

Pros

• Self-clean cycle
• Sleek design and many colors to choose from
• Easy to use presets

Cons

• Start button is on the small side

This sleek blender claims to blend “even the toughest ingredients, from kale to almonds'' and it passed our test with flying colors.

We couldn’t taste the kale in our smoothie, it crushed ice into snow-like consistency and it even blended chia seeds smoothly. It features easy-to-use presets for crushing ice, smoothies and icy drinks. Plus, a little soap and water added to the self-clean cycle makes sure no food bits are left behind in hard-to-reach spots. In our tests, we noticed that the “Start” button is a little small and sometimes needed to be pressed several times to activate. We love its sleek design and that you can pick from a variety of fun colors.

While this blender is at a lower price point compared to similar high-powered blenders, KitchenAid also has a smaller and lower-cost model that performed well in our tests. The K150 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender allows you to easily whirl up a soup or a smoothie in one batch even though its pitcher has a smaller 6-cup capacity.

How we test blenders

In our recent side-by-side test at the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we tested 25 new blenders.

We have tested more than 100 blenders over the years, including numerous immersion blenders and personal blenders, to find the best high-performance models. We test each with the same standardized recipes to see how they stand out among the rest. When we test personal blenders, we adjust the recipes accordingly.

In our most recent test, to see how well blenders could handle hard ingredients, we ground more than 3 pounds of coffee beans, blended nearly 10 pounds of frozen strawberries and pulverized over 650 ice cubes. This photo shows how seven different blenders blended the same strawberry green smoothie recipe very differently.

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To help mimic how a home consumer would use a blender, we also make vanilla milkshakes and frozen margaritas. During Lab testing, we weigh the final product and strain it through a mesh sieve to evaluate whether all ingredients are fully blended and whether each grind or puree is uniform.

We also make a broccoli leek soup, if the blender is equipped to blend hot ingredients. A blender must have vents in order to safely blend hot ingredients and you should avoid blending hot liquids in a personal blending cup, which could potentially cause burns upon opening.

If a blender comes with a food processor attachment, we also test that attachment to see how well it performs. We shred carrots and mozzarella, mince parsley, grind parmesan and slice pepperoni and tomatoes.

When testing, we rate the helpfulness of the owner’s manual and evaluate how easy each model is to assemble, use and clean. We also consider how noisy each blender is while operating. Finally, we check how well the blender cups resist staining from tomato sauce that is left overnight. We measure the wear after 14 cycles in the dishwasher.

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What to consider when shopping for blenders

✔️ Blades: While it might seem counterintuitive, better-performing blenders do not come with sharp blades (which tend to dull over time). Instead, they come with strong blades that stand the test of time and are able to pulverize just about anything. This also makes them much safer to clean.

✔️ Size: If you don't plan to keep your blender on your countertop, look for a lightweight model. They're more portable but also more likely to skid around on the countertop when in use. If you want to keep your blender on the counter, be sure to consider the height, as some models are too tall to fit neatly underneath kitchen cabinets. If a countertop blender is too big for your kitchen, consider an immersion blender that’s slim and can tackle most of the same tasks.

✔️ Glass vs. plastic carafe: Glass is heavier, but it won’t retain odors or stain as easily as plastic models. Most high-powered blenders do not use glass jars because they're not guaranteed to be completely shatterproof, but if you really want glass, look for one that’s been thermal-shock tested (which means you can blend ice in a canister that's come straight from the dishwasher). Many of our top-performing blenders have jars made of BPA-free Tritan plastic, which can withstand high-speed blades.

✔️ Wattage: Blenders with higher wattage tended to perform better, but this was not always the case: The overall design of the blender is more important in determining performance.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, Eva Bleyer has tested everything from ranges to juicers to kitchen scales to blenders. As a trained chef from the Natural Gourmet Institute with a background in health-supportive cooking, she has a great deal of experience using blenders. Eva conducted the most recent side-by-side testing of 25 blenders.

Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab where she oversees all of Good Housekeeping's content and testing related to kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and gear. She's been testing kitchen appliances professionally since 2013 and has worked at kitchen appliance companies where she helped develop some popular blenders and hand blenders as well as many recipes for them. She is trained in classic culinary arts and is a professional recipe developer. Nicole oversaw the most recent side-by-side testing of 25 blenders.

Eva Bleyer

Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Reviews Analyst

Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor of science in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef through the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager.

Nicole Papantoniou

Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Director

Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.

The 3 Best Food Processors of 2023

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We've revisited this guide and stand by our picks.

January 2023

If you’re a cook who needs to get dinner on the table quickly, a food processor can feel like an additional pair of hands in the kitchen. It will allow you to prep a range of food—whether you’re grating cheese, chopping nuts, slicing vegetables, or kneading dough—at lightning speed. We’ve been testing food processors since 2013, and we remain convinced that the simple, sturdy, and powerful Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor is the best choice for most home cooks.

Our pick

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

This is one of Cuisinart’s most basic models, but it consistently chops, slices, and kneads better than any other food processor we’ve found for under $250.

We like the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor for its simplicity: This 14-cup model’s pared-down design makes it easier to use and to clean than models with more settings or multiple bowls. It comes with a handful of accessories and disks that are needed to complete common kitchen tasks, but nothing extra. This food processor also has a straightforward interface, with just two buttons, and one bowl. However, its simplicity doesn’t come at the cost of performance. In our tests, the Cuisinart tackled a multitude of chopping, shredding, and blending tasks exceptionally well, and it’s built more solidly than other processors in its price range.

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Budget pick

KitchenAid 3.

This mini, 3.5-cup processor is too small for making bread dough or coleslaw, but it’s the ideal size for chopping one onion or making small batches of mayo or vinaigrette.

We recommend the inexpensive KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper for anyone who wants to make small batches of dips, spreads, or mirepoix. It chopped vegetables more evenly than the other mini models we tested. On top of that, its handled jar with push-button activation was the most convenient to use. And this KitchenAid is a great option for people who don’t want to invest in a $250 machine. You can’t knead dough or shred ingredients in it, but you can grind or chop small portions of vegetables or nuts, which is more tedious to do by hand.

Upgrade pick

Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro

We recommend this large, 16-cup processor only if you’re cooking for a crowd multiple times a week. The Sous Chef is more than twice the price of the Cuisinart Custom 14, and it’s more powerful (and much bigger) than most people need.

The Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro is more powerful than the Cuisinart Custom 14, so it’s the machine you’ll want when you’re cooking for large groups or if you process food several times a week. Its 1,200-watt motor and smart design save you time in use and cleaning. In fact, despite the 16-cup Sous Chef’s many accessories, it was one of the easiest models to clean. That said, if you only use a food processor occasionally, the Breville’s high cost probably outweighs its benefits. And given that this processor is huge—more than 18 inches tall and nearly 20 pounds—you’ll need a big counter to keep it on.

Everything we recommend

Our pick

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

This is one of Cuisinart’s most basic models, but it consistently chops, slices, and kneads better than any other food processor we’ve found for under $250.

Budget pick

KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper

This mini, 3. 5-cup processor is too small for making bread dough or coleslaw, but it’s the ideal size for chopping one onion or making small batches of mayo or vinaigrette.

Upgrade pick

Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro

We recommend this large, 16-cup processor only if you’re cooking for a crowd multiple times a week. The Sous Chef is more than twice the price of the Cuisinart Custom 14, and it’s more powerful (and much bigger) than most people need.

The research

• Why you should trust us
• Who should get this
• Food processor vs. blender: Which one should you get?
• How we picked
• How we tested
• Our pick: Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor
• Flaws but not dealbreakers
• Long-term testing notes
• Budget pick: KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper
• Upgrade pick: Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro
• Care and maintenance
• The competition
• Sources

Why you should trust us

To help us suss out the features you should look for in a great food processor, we turned to two best-selling authors of food processing cookbooks: Jean Anderson, the James Beard Award–winning author of Process This, and Norene Gilletz, author of The New Food Processor Bible. Both authors were early adopters, purchasing their first Cuisinarts shortly after the company introduced the appliances, in the 1970s. Combined, they’ve logged thousands of hours on many machines. In our efforts to choose which models to test, we also looked at reviews from other publications, such as Serious Eats, and examined user reviews on Amazon, Macy’s, and other sites.

Michael Sullivan is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter and has covered food processors since 2016. He's spent dozens of hours shredding cheese, chopping vegetables, mixing doughs, and whipping up mayonnaise for this guide. This guide builds on work by Wirecutter deputy editor Christine Cyr Clisset.

Who should get this

If you find tasks like chopping nuts, slicing vegetables, and shredding cheese too tedious, strenuous, or time-consuming to perform by hand, you should consider getting a food processor. This kitchen tool is also handy for blending dips like hummus, preparing homemade mayonnaise, and mixing pie or bread dough.

To process small batches of ingredients, you may want to consider getting a mini food processor—even if you already have a full-size version. Mini processors are most useful for tasks such as chopping one onion, preparing salad dressing, or making a small batch of pesto. A mini model will process smaller quantities more efficiently than a full-size model, and its diminutive size means a mini model is easier to move around a counter, store, and clean.

If you have an older machine that still works well, stick with it. But if your current machine’s motor base is so lightweight that the appliance stutters across the counter while it’s running, or if the motor seizes while it’s kneading dough, you should consider upgrading to a model that has a heavier build and a better motor.

Food processor vs. blender: Which one should you get?

Although there’s some overlap in what they can do, food processors and blenders aren’t interchangeable appliances. A food processor is the best tool for chopping and mincing, because its wide base allows the blades to slice through more at once, so you can coarsely chop ingredients quickly and evenly. Most full-size food processors also come with blades for slicing and grating, which a blender can’t do. While many people use their food processor for mincing vegetables, this appliance is also your best friend for easily grating cheese, slicing potatoes for a gratin, grinding fresh bread crumbs, or quickly cutting butter into flour to make pie dough.

You can use a food processor for pureeing dips and sauces too, but it will yield coarser textures than a high-powered blender—it’s best for things like hummus and pesto. You’ll need a blender if you want to make silky smoothies or to puree liquids like soup, which can splatter and leak out of a food processor’s doughnut-shaped bowl.

How we picked

After speaking with experts and spending years long-term testing several models, these are the qualities we look for in a good food processor:

Sharp, useful attachments; few extras: All food processors come with an S-shaped blade for chopping, and most full-size models also include a couple of disks for grating or slicing. In our tests, we looked for blades and grating disks that were sharp out of the box and durable enough to remain sharp over years of use, so that they could chop delicate herbs and tough nuts evenly, grate cheese uniformly, and slice vegetables cleanly.

Beyond the main blade and one disk each for shredding and slicing, you don’t need much else. Many food processors also come with a dough blade made of plastic, but we found that a metal blade mixed dough just as well, so we don’t think the dough blade is essential. You can usually purchase everything from a juicing attachment to julienne disks separately, but such extras often go unused. Both cookbook authors we spoke with essentially said these add-ons were a waste of money, so we didn’t test any.

Large capacity or mini, nothing in-between: In the past we tested food processors ranging in capacity from 11 to 14 cups, which cookbook authors Jean Anderson and Norene Gilletz told us was the ideal size for most home cooks. But after a couple rounds of testing, we decided to focus on full-size models that were 14 cups or larger, which we found to be more effective and useful. As Gilletz said, “It’s always better to go a little bigger than a little smaller. It’s one investment that’s going to last you a lot of years. You’ll regret getting one that isn’t big enough.” If you cook for a family or simply cook a lot, a bigger machine makes more sense.

That said, we also looked at mini food processors (also called mini choppers). Some full-size models come with an extra, smaller bowl that essentially acts as a mini food processor, but in most cases, we found that a dedicated mini processor did a better job. Mini food processors have bowls ranging in capacity from about 1½ cups to 6 cups, but we focused on those with a capacity of about three cups. Models smaller than that are too limited, and if you think you need one that’s larger than three cups, you’re probably better off with a full-size model.

Some feed tubes were too wide, such as that on the Magimix by Robot-Coupe 14-Cup Food Processor (left), which caused carrots to fall sideways and cut unevenly. The narrow feed tube insert on the Cuisinart Custom 14 (right) kept carrots upright while shredding. Photo: Michael Hession

Some processors, such as the Magimix by Robot-Coupe 14-Cup Food Processor (pictured above), have a wide gap between the shredding disk and the bowl lid, which allows large pieces of food to slip into the bowl. Photo: Michael Hession

Some feed tubes were too wide, such as that on the Magimix by Robot-Coupe 14-Cup Food Processor (left), which caused carrots to fall sideways and cut unevenly. The narrow feed tube insert on the Cuisinart Custom 14 (right) kept carrots upright while shredding. Photo: Michael Hession

Easy to use: Most food processors we looked at were relatively simple to operate, with not much more than an on/off button and a pulse button (good for roughly chopping things). But the way the bowl is put together can make a huge difference in how easy a processor is to use. Bowls with fewer parts and accessories are easier to assemble and clean, as are bowls with fewer nooks and crannies between the parts.

The size of the feed tubes in the lid (used to insert potatoes, carrots, or other hunks of food to be sliced or shredded) also makes a difference. Most full-size processors come with a wide feed tube that’s fitted with a food presser, which has a narrower feed tube (with its own presser) in the center. The larger tube should be big enough to easily fit a block of cheese or a potato, so you don’t have to spend time cutting food into pieces that are small enough to fit. But the smaller tube needs to be narrow enough to keep carrots and other thin items upright during slicing.

Heavy base: A good food processor will have a strong motor and a heavy base that anchors it to the counter so the processor can mix sturdy yeast doughs. Low-quality machines, which are typically lighter, often skid across the counter when processing dough, or the motor may even seize up.

How we tested

To start, we tested how evenly each food processor could chop a variety of ingredients, including onions, fibrous carrots, soft tomatoes, delicate parsley, and whole almonds. We also made a 1-cup batch of mayonnaise in the processors to see how quickly and evenly they could produce a stable emulsification. We made pizza dough in each full-size processor to see if the motor could withstand the rigors of kneading. With the processors that came with a disk for grating, we also tried shredding both carrots and soft mozzarella cheese (which can turn to mush if the grater blades aren’t sharp). Finally, we cleaned the bowls, lids, disks, and food pressers of each model by hand—eight times. This test revealed more difficult-to-reach nooks and crannies than we’d expected to find in some machines.

Our pick: Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor

Our pick

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

This is one of Cuisinart’s most basic models, but it consistently chops, slices, and kneads better than any other food processor we’ve found for under $250.

The Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor has been our top pick since 2013 because it does everything a great food processor should do, without any unnecessary extras. With one blade, one grating disk, and one slicing disk, this 14-cup processor excelled at nearly every chopping and shredding task we attempted, working as well as or better than costly machines with more attachments. Unlike those of some other models we tested, the Cuisinart’s base remained stable on the counter, even when processing double batches of dough. This model is easy to clean, and the attachments store neatly inside the bowl, preventing clutter.

In our tests, the Cuisinart evenly chopped almost everything, including juicy tomatoes. (The only exception was almonds—more on that in the Flaws but not dealbreakers section, below.) The grating disk also shredded soft mozzarella cheese without getting gummed up. And we made a firmer, more stable mayonnaise in the Cuisinart than in any other full-size model we tested.

The Cuisinart has a strong motor and a heavy base (roughly 18 pounds with the bowl on) that keeps it stable. Though its 750-watt motor is less powerful than those on some other models we tested, such as the 1,200-watt Breville Sous Chef (our upgrade pick), this didn’t negatively affect the Cuisinart’s performance. Making pizza dough was our most motor-intensive test, and the Custom 14 kneaded it effortlessly, without wiggling across the counter like some other processors we tried.

We also appreciated the Cuisinart’s large, 14-cup work bowl, which offers a lot of room for grating cheese or shredding big batches of coleslaw ingredients. By comparison, we found that the 11-cup Cuisinart we tested was a little too small, particularly when processing wet ingredients. (Liquid tended to leak out of the Prep’s bowl. )

At first the Cuisinart seemed kind of puny next to some other models, which boasted nesting bowls, taller bases, and big boxes of attachments. But after years of using it in our test kitchen and our homes, we continue to be won over by the Cuisinart’s simplicity. We love that it comes with only one bowl and two operating buttons: pulse and on. It also comes with only the most useful attachments: a stainless-steel chopping blade and disks for shredding and slicing. Earlier versions of the Cuisinart Custom 14 included a dough blade, and you can still purchase one through the Cuisinart website. But we find dough blades unnecessary and have successfully prepared doughs using regular chopping blades for years.

Finally, the Cuisinart Custom 14’s work bowl was easier to clean than the bowls of most of the other models we tested. We cleaned each model eight times, so we were achingly familiar with the gunk that can get trapped in more-complicated lids. We also appreciate the Cuisinart’s hollow handle, which doesn’t trap food particles and moisture as much as the Breville Sous Chef’s enclosed handle.

With some careful layering, you can store all of the Cuisinart’s blades and disks in its work bowl, with the lid on, which saves a bit of storage space (and keeps you from gouging a hand on a loose blade in a drawer). By contrast, our upgrade pick, the Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro, comes with a plethora of disks and accessories, requiring more storage space. At only 15 inches tall, the Cuisinart should also fit under most cupboards. We like its slightly retro, sleek design, and the base is also available in several colors (each of which has a different model number).

The Cuisinart’s three-year warranty on parts and five-year warranty on the motor aren’t the best among the models we tested, but they’re still pretty good. And Cuisinart’s food processors have a solid reputation for overall durability—anecdotally, we know of some that have lasted for decades.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The only task the Cuisinart Custom 14 didn’t excel at was chopping nuts. Most were evenly chopped, but there were a handful of nuts that remained in large pieces. Since the Cuisinart mastered every other task, we don’t think this is a dealbreaker.

We read a few reviews by people who disliked how the Cuisinart Custom 14’s lid locks with the feed tube in the back rather than in the front (which is standard for most models). However, we think it’s actually easier to see the ingredients in the bowl when the feed tube is positioned in the back of the lid.

The Cuisinart’s slicing disk isn’t adjustable like the Breville Sous Chef’s slicing disk, which has multiple settings, similar to a mandoline. But you can buy additional slicing disks through Cuisinart if you want them. The included slicing disk makes approximately 5-millimeter slices, which is fine for most tasks, but you’ll probably want the 2-millimeter slicing disk for making homemade potato chips.

The Cuisinart doesn’t come with a storage case for its attachments. If you don’t want to store the attachments in the bowl, it would be worthwhile to purchase a case for about $30.

Long-term testing notes

We’ve been long-term testing the Cuisinart Custom 14 since 2013, and it remains a workhorse in the kitchen. Year after year, we’ve made slaws, grated cheese, blended dips, chopped nuts, and kneaded pizza dough in it—and it continues to work well. The 14-cup bowl doesn’t leak, and the controls are exactly what you need. The bowl has scratched a bit (because we’ve stored the sharp blades inside it), but otherwise it looks like new. We’ve found that it’s slightly annoying to clean under the on/off buttons, but a damp sponge or paper towel makes the task easier.

One Wirecutter staffer, who was initially skeptical of the large, 14-cup bowl capacity, has said that so far their Cuisinart hasn’t been too small or too large for any preparations. Another staffer (who admitted to being a little rough on her machine) replaced her Cuisinart with a new one after 11 years of use. Meanwhile, senior kitchen and appliance editor Marguerite Preston still uses a decades-old Cuisinart Custom 14 that she inherited from her parents.

Budget pick: KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper

Budget pick

KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper

This mini, 3.5-cup processor is too small for making bread dough or coleslaw, but it’s the ideal size for chopping one onion or making small batches of mayo or vinaigrette.

For small chopping tasks, the inexpensive KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper offers the best value and performance we’ve found in a mini processor. It evenly chops a range of ingredients, including tough jumbo carrots. This machine is a good supplement to a full-size model, or it’s a great alternative, if you don’t want to spend a lot. In our tests, this processor even performed better than the mini bowl attachments that come with some of the larger processors. It’s too small for kneading bread dough and lacks the attachments to shred or slice, but it’s great for completing basic tasks quickly, and it’s easier to clean and store than a full-size model.

The Food Chopper looks almost identical to a full-size processor, except that it has a knob you can adjust to either “chop” or “puree.” The chop setting moves the blade at a slower rpm, and the puree button operates at a faster rpm. Like the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus (our former mini chopper pick), this model runs only while you hold the “on” button down. But the KitchenAid’s design makes it particularly easy to do so. To operate it, you squeeze a tab on the top of the handle, which we found more comfortable to do than holding down buttons on the base of the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus.

The KitchenAid chopped more evenly than the other mini processors we tested, and it did so quickly. It diced onions more consistently than the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus, and it chopped a quartered tomato evenly—we had to cut a tomato into smaller pieces to get the same results using other models. The Food Chopper also minced parsley cleanly, whereas the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus tore it, causing it to oxidize faster. One task this processor doesn’t excel at is chopping whole almonds evenly, but that’s typical of most mini choppers. Full-size processors are best for chopping nuts.

Most mini choppers don’t have hefty bases like full-size processors do, and the Food Chopper is no exception. However, at just under 2 pounds, it has a slightly heavier base than other mini models, which helps keep it stable. And we didn’t notice any straining or stuttering of this model’s 240-watt motor, even when it was chopping a fibrous jumbo carrot. As long as you don’t try to use the Food Chopper for heavy tasks, such as making nut butter, we don’t think there’s much risk of burning out the motor.

This KitchenAid also excels at emulsifications. In fact, of all the food processors, blenders, and immersion blenders we’ve tested for various guides, we found making mayo easiest in a mini food processor like the Food Chopper. That’s because its lid has a small indent to hold oil and a small hole that allows the oil to pour directly onto the blades so you have a consistent, measured stream. With this method, the mayonnaise comes together without your having to control the flow of oil.

This KitchenAid comes with relatively few parts and it disassembles easily for cleaning. We especially appreciate that the bowl has a handle, since we struggled to remove bowls that didn’t have one, especially when we were working with greasy hands. The Food Chopper is covered by a one-year warranty, which is standard for appliances in this price range, and you can get the base in a wide range of colors.

Long-term testing notes

We’ve been long-term testing the KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper since 2017. Besides being a bit loud—and having hard-to-clean crevices underneath the blade’s core and around where the cord is stored—it’s easy to use and continues to chop evenly. The Food Chopper has handled tough jobs, too: One Wirecutter staffer who owns this machine (and who doesn’t have room for a larger machine in his tiny kitchen) has successfully used it to make pie dough in small batches.

Upgrade pick: Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro

Upgrade pick

Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro

We recommend this large, 16-cup processor only if you’re cooking for a crowd multiple times a week. The Sous Chef is more than twice the price of the Cuisinart Custom 14, and it’s more powerful (and much bigger) than most people need.

In terms of pure performance, the Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro was hands down the best food processor we tested. It offers extra power; a larger, 16-cup blending bowl; and nicer features compared with the Cuisinart Custom 14. And it performed well in every test, especially excelling at slicing. The Sous Chef powered through an entire russet potato in less than a second—noticeably faster than any of the other models. And despite its power, the Sous Chef was the quietest of the bunch at kneading dough. But it’s oversized and significantly more expensive than the Cuisinart, and it comes with a bulky bundle of accessories that you may not need.

The Breville Sous Chef diced tomatoes and onions evenly, and it chopped nuts to a more consistent texture than the Cuisinart. The Sous Chef’s grater disk shredded soft mozzarella cheese easily. And though we’re not huge fans of the mini bowls on most of the big processors, we liked the Sous Chef’s 2½-cup bowl best among the ones we’ve tried. Deeper than the others, this bowl has a design that seemed to make uniformly mincing fresh parsley easier.

The Sous Chef’s thoughtful design was what really sold us on this machine. We love how the bowl fits flat on the motor base. Other machines require you to fit the bowl over a shank on the base, but the Sous Chef has a flat attachment, with the shank attached to the inside of the work bowl. This means that, if you like to cook by ratio, you can put the bowl on a kitchen scale and measure ingredients into it with the blade attached, and then seamlessly connect the bowl to the motor base. If you’ve ever struggled to fit a blade over a pile of flour in a processor bowl, you’ll appreciate this design feature.

We also like that you can remove the work bowl with the lid attached. The Cuisinart FP-12DCN Elite Collection Food Processor also has this handy feature, but most models (including the Cuisinart Custom 14) require that you loosen the lid before removing the bowl.

Breville clearly put a lot of thought into other design elements as well. The Sous Chef is the only model we tested that had an LCD timer (which counts up and down), and this model also has retractable cord storage. In addition to the standard blades, the Sous Chef comes with a reversible shredding disk and an adjustable slicing disk that goes from a whisper-thin 0.33 millimeters to a generous 8 millimeters (it’s a true alternative to using a mandoline). We didn’t try the machine’s french fry disk, julienne disk, or emulsifying disk attachments, but we did use the handy cleaning brush, which did a great job of getting trapped bits out of the slicing disk. The obvious drawback to all of these attachments is that they take up a lot of space, and they may not get much use (how often do you make fries, for example?). We appreciate that Breville provides a storage case for the attachments, but the box takes up almost as much cupboard space as the machine itself.

Another drawback to the Sous Chef is that it made a slightly looser mayonnaise than the Cuisinart Custom 14 and the mini processors we tested. Also, its mini bowl insert did not chop almonds evenly, so we recommend using its 16-cup bowl for this task.

The Sous Chef is solidly built, with a hefty base that weighs about 15½ pounds (excluding the bowl). This processor also comes with a limited one-year product warranty and has a 25-year warranty on the motor—by far the longest warranty on a motor of any of the models we tested.

Care and maintenance

Food processor blades are not designed to be sharpened. Yours should last you a long time. But, as Cuisinart told us, if you’re using the blade “more aggressively or more frequently than the average consumer it can become dull.” If that happens, both Cuisinart and Breville sell replacement blades.

As for cleaning, The New Food Processor Bible’s Gilletz recommends putting water and a few drops of dish soap into the work bowl and running the machine. A bottle brush is handy for cleaning around the feed tube, inside the food pressers, and along the sharp blades. Never submerge the base of a food processor in water; only wipe it down with a damp cloth or sponge.

After testing models with storage boxes, we found that such boxes are convenient for keeping attachments organized, and they’re worth investing in if your model doesn’t come with one. You can also organize blades and disks in a designated Tupperware-style container, basket, or other receptacle. We store the Cuisinart Custom 14’s extra blades and disks inside the processor’s work bowl, but be advised that this can scratch the bowl.

Most brands sell replacement parts, which may come in handy after the limited warranty on parts expires. You’ll find replacement bowls, food pushers, blades, and various other attachments for the Cuisinart Custom 14 and the Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro (though we should note that they can be quite expensive). You can sometimes find cheaper, secondhand parts on eBay, but just be sure you get the right model number.

The competition

Full-size food processors

The Cuisinart Complete Chef chops, slices, and cooks food all in one 18-cup stainless steel bowl (it comes with attachments and built-in recipes for cooking things like risotto or beef stew). We were eager to see how it would compare to the Thermomix (a wildly expensive blender that cooks, and which has something of a cult following outside of the US), but we weren’t able to get it to work. We probably just got a lemon, but that doesn’t bode well for a $700 appliance (at the time of this publishing). An error consistently appeared on the screen each time we attempted to run it, even when the correct lid and blade attachment were in place. The customer service representative we spoke to wasn’t able to offer much guidance since they weren’t familiar with the model (they even confessed it doesn’t sell often).

In spite of this malfunction, we were still able to explore the recipe database, which was easy to navigate. The preprogrammed recipes seemed straightforward, but there are only 201 total. That may sound like a lot, but this model lacks the capability to add more recipes to its digital database down the road (something the Thermomix can do), so you’re stuck with what you get at the time of purchase. This model also takes up a ton of counter space and weighs 30 pounds; it’s definitely not something you’ll want to lug around your kitchen often. Ideally we’d like to test a working model in the future, but we feel we can dismiss The Complete Chef for now due to its size, weight, hefty price, limited recipe database, and lack of customer support.

The Breville Sous Chef 12 BFP660SIL food processor did well in our tests, but it didn’t outperform the Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro or our top pick, the Cuisinart Custom 14. The Sous Chef 12 wasn’t able to chop tomatoes or almonds as evenly as the Sous Chef 16 Pro. Its smaller, 12-cup capacity was also more limiting than the Cuisinart’s 14-cup bowl.

We weren’t impressed with the Magimix by Robot-Coupe 14-Cup Food Processor. It wasn’t able to chop as evenly as the Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro or the Cuisinart Custom 14. The feed tube is very wide, so thin items like carrots fall to the side, and the rounded lid creates a wide gap around the perimeter of the slicing blade, allowing large pieces of food to slip through, into the bowl. The machine also seized up while preparing pizza dough and was noisier than other models we tested.

The Cuisinart FP-13DGM Elemental 13 Cup Food Processor and Dicing Kit didn’t chop as evenly as our picks. Our testers were impressed with the dicing kit, which chopped firm vegetables like potatoes and carrots into even cubes. However, since this was the only task this model excelled at, we don’t think it’s best for most people. The motor on the Elemental was noisy, and the base is very lightweight.

We decided not to test the Braun FP3020 12-Cup Food Processor since, at the time of testing, it was roughly the same price as the Cuisinart Custom 14, but with a smaller capacity. We couldn’t justify paying more for a smaller machine. The Braun FP3020 is also only 600 watts, versus the Cuisinart’s 720 watts.

The Cuisinart FP-12DCN Elite Collection Food Processor performed well in our tests, but it came with a gasket on the lid that frequently trapped flour and sticky ingredients. Our testers also preferred the Cuisinart Custom 14’s 14-cup capacity over the Elite’s 12-cup capacity.

In our tests, we found that a 14-cup capacity food processor bowl was ideal for most people. For this reason—and based on other reviews we’ve read—we were able to rule out many models from Cuisinart, Breville, Braun, Hamilton Beach, Magimix, Proctor Silex, KitchenAid, Oster, and Black+Decker that had bowls with capacities under 14 cups.

Mini food processors

The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus was our former mini chopper pick. It wasn’t able to chop as evenly as the KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper, and it moved across the counter as it struggled to chop a tough jumbo carrot. It also tore parsley, whereas the KitchenAid produced a clean, even cut.

This article was edited by Marguerite Preston and Raphael Brion.

Sources

1. Sal Vaglica, The Best Food Processors, Serious Eats, October 17, 2017

2. Jean Anderson, author, Process This, phone interview, July 2013

3. Norene Gilletz, author, The New Food Processor Bible, phone interview, July 2013

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Michael Sullivan has been a staff writer on the kitchen team at Wirecutter since 2016. Previously, he was an editor at the International Culinary Center in New York. He has worked in various facets of the food and restaurant industry for over a decade.

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Christine Cyr Clisset is a deputy editor overseeing home coverage for Wirecutter. She previously edited cookbooks and craft books for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and she started reviewing kitchen gear back in 2013. She sews many of her own clothes, which has made her obsessive about high-quality fabrics—whether in a dress or bedsheets.

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rating 2022-2023 and which one to choose

Blender, which, in addition to standard tasks, is suitable for chopping meat, can easily replace the usual meat grinder.

Home appliance stores offer a wide range of submersible and stationary appliances.

Each of them has its own set of features, speeds and benefits for quality work.

Our rating of the best meat blenders 2022-2023 in terms of price / quality, which is based on the opinions of technical experts and reviews of real buyers, will help you choose a worthy model.

Rating TOP 10 blenders for meat and vegetables 2022-2023

Contents

• Top 10 blenders for meat and vegetables 2022-2023
• Is it possible to chop meat in a blender? What about hard fruits and vegetables? has a powerful blender . In addition to a quick result (about 2-3 minutes), the blender parts are also easier to clean (you can even throw them in the dishwasher).

  To prepare good minced meat with a blender instead of a meat grinder, you need to know a few rules:

• The blender must be powerful enough with a large bowl.
• Before cooking minced meat, cut the meat into small pieces and remove unnecessary veins and bones.
• For chopping meat, it is best to use a slightly frozen product.
• Onions, garlic, bread and other ingredients must also be minced with the appliance.

Blending foods like vegetables or fruits is easy. However, an immersion blender will not cope with growing crops that do not produce juice. A stationary appliance may do the job a little better, but the consistency of hard vegetable and fruit purees will be very difficult to achieve.

To achieve very small pieces (like grating for example), add a little liquid to the food.

What requirements must a blender meet in 2022-2023?

The kitchen blender is a great all-rounder.

When choosing equipment for grinding meat and other solid products, you need to pay attention to the availability of certain functions and its power:

• Some companies produce 2in1 blenders with a meat grinder function. Such devices do not have special nozzles, however, its main knives do an excellent job.
• An appliance with a power of 600 to 1000 can perfectly mince raw meat.
• Equipment must have a chopper bowl. It is she who makes a meat grinder, grater, etc. out of a blender.
• The quality of the blender blades must be top notch. Not too sharp knives will leave large pieces of food after work, and not durable choppers can break after short-term operation.

Submersible or fixed - which is better?

Stationary blender does not grind raw vegetables, fruits and meat very well as it targets a limited number of products.

In order for a stationary appliance to work well and be able to mince meat, sufficiently high power and several speeds are required. The built-in meat grinder function will be an excellent help, but such equipment is much more expensive.

The immersion blender can also be used to control the degree of grinding. And all this thanks to the fact that the chef himself decides how much time to spend on cooking and which mode to use,

Main Comparative Specifications

Specifications	Stationary	Immersion
Design	Robust, mostly metal housing with motor inside, large bowl with chopping blade	Long handle with rotating interchangeable tips on the end.
Power	For cutting raw meat with and without veins - 600 W, for cooked - 300 W	For raw meat with veins - 1000 W, for raw meat without veins - 600 W, for cooked - 300 W.
Bowl size	400 ml to 2 l	400-800 ml
Self-cleaning function	Yes	No
Size	Takes up quite a bit of space	Compact

TOP-5 best blenders for meat by price/quality for 2022-2023

Garlyn HB-310

3-in-1 submersible blender from the Garlyn brand is able to make not only minced meat, but also grind nuts , puree fresh or processed vegetables and fruits, please the household with delicious cocktails, sauces, make dough and much more .

The body of the control stick is made of non-slip coating for ease of use.

This powerful 1300W, continuously adjustable power tool offers high performance and durability. The rotation speed in turbo mode reaches 16,000 rpm.

Includes bowl, glass and three stainless steel attachments for chopping or blending any ingredient .

Attachments that are securely attached to the control handle and sharp blades guarantee high efficiency.

Compact and functional blender will appeal to those who love to cook but don't like to spend a lot of time on it .

And the built-in motor protection guarantees a long service life even under heavy loads.

Specifications :

• type - immersion;
• power - 1300 W;
• control - mechanical;
• body / immersion part material - plastic / metal;
• cord length - 1 m;
• weight - 1.7 kg;
• equipment - measuring cup, chopper, whisk, bowl 0.5 l.

Pros

• powerful and functional;
• rubberized handle, convenient to switch modes;
• sharp knives;
• grinds solids quickly;
• high-quality assembly, protected from overloads;
• long cord.

Cons

• components cannot be purchased separately.

Philips HR3571

Robust and simple stationary blender with a powerful 1000 W motor and a maximum speed of up to 22,000 rpm .

Equipped with the ProBlend Crush system, which, together with a six-pointed blade, grinds the largest and hardest products, such as frozen meat or ice, in half the time.

Ergonomically shaped, square housing for a compact arrangement in the kitchen .

The blender's feet are stable to prevent accidental tipping.

The power cord can be stowed away in a dedicated compartment. The control is carried out by a rotary regulator with an anti-slip coating.

The user can independently set the required operating speed from the 12 available .

Large 2 liter pitcher with graduated graduations made of heat-resistant glass. Ribbed inner surface promotes thorough mixing.

Meals prepared in the blender can be stored in the bowl using the sealed lid . All removable parts are easy to clean both by hand and in the dishwasher.

Specifications :

• type - stationary;
• power - 1000 W;
• control - mechanical;
• body material - metal;
• jug - glass, 2 l;
• weight - 3.9 kg;
• additional modes - impulse, ice crushing.

Pros

• very handy, grinds well;
• stands steadily on the surface;
• powerful;
• is easy to clean, does not absorb odors;
• performs large volumes of work.

Cons

• noisy at high speed.

Kitfort KT-1361

With this device you can grind any product: make minced meat, nut paste, grind grains, crush ice and much more .

Eight knife blades made of durable stainless steel provide high quality work.

Smart interface and touch controls make cooking easier and faster.

Just press one button and select the appropriate mode from nine available . All settings will be shown on the display.

The bowl in this model is even larger - 2.5 liters, made of plastic. Closes with a sealed lid, which has a hole for easy addition of ingredients.

For added safety, it comes with a handy pusher to aid in chopping hard foods .

Wide rubberized feet firmly fix the device on the table, reduce vibration and noise during operation.

Long cord makes the blender more comfortable to use. Removable parts can be washed in the dishwasher, but can also be washed by hand easily in warm water with detergent.

Specifications :

• type - stationary;
• power - 2200 W;
• control - touch, 9 speeds;
• body and jug material - plastic;
• cord length - 1.35 m;
• weight - 6 kg;
• additional modes - pulse, ice crushing, smooth speed control.

Pros

• very powerful;
• large bowl volume and long power cord;
• does not "jump" on the table, stable;
• simple touch control;
• variety of modes;
• quality assembly;

Minuses

• at the first use, the smell of plastic is possible.

REDMOND RHB-CB2977

This 4-in-1 model is the blender, chopper and mixer. The package

of this device, in addition to the standard whisk and chopper, also includes a nozzle with two whisks.

It is easy to mix several ingredients, for example, all the ingredients for making meatballs or baking. Blender attachments are easy to change.

S-shaped knife cuts meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc. in a few seconds . It is not difficult to control the blender, thanks to smooth speed control on the handle and two mechanical buttons. Increasing it consistently prevents liquid ingredients from splattering, and solids are crushed or mixed much more thoroughly.

The "Turbo" mode, which increases the rotation speed to 16,500 rpm, will help to achieve excellent results .

The bowls and attachments are easy to clean in warm water using mild detergents. They can also be loaded into the dishwasher.

The housing itself can be wiped with cloth .

The motor is protected against overheating or excessive loads. The blender will shut down if the run time exceeds the recommended time. This does not mean that the device is broken. Once it cools down, you can continue to work.

Specifications :

• type - submersible;
• power - 1500 W;
• control - mechanical;
• bowl / measuring cup volume - 0.5 / 0.6 l;
• material of the immersion part - metal;
• cord length - 1.2 m;
• weight - 1. 6 kg;
• additionally - mixer attachment.

Pros

• extended;
• significantly reduces cooking time;
• appearance;
• good power;
• fast and easy grinding of products.

Cons

• not found.

Braun MQ 5237

Braun's immersion blender can handle a variety of tasks, while its small size and unique design will complement any kitchen .

Includes whisk, large chopper, puree attachment and slicing disc.

Control - mechanical, located on the body - power button, speed control and turbo mode.

The latter will be especially useful for grinding hard or fibrous foods such as frozen meat .

With a maximum power of 1000 W, the appliance runs at 13,500 rpm. The case is made of impact-resistant plastic, which is easy to maintain. Its rubberized coating is pleasant to the touch and does not slip in the hand.

Immersion element and blades made of corrosion and wear resistant stainless steel .

The length of the cord is sufficient for convenient operation of the device. Removable parts can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand without the use of abrasive cleaners.

Specifications :

• type - immersion;
• power - 1000 W;
• control - mechanical;
• bowl / measuring cup volume - 0.5 / 0.6 l;
• material of the immersion part - metal;
• cord length - 1.2 m;
• optional - slicing disc, puree attachment.

Pros

• does the job well;
• compact, does not take up much space;
• quality assembly materials;
• easy operation and maintenance;
• long cord.

Cons

• not suitable for ice.

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Bosch MSM66155

The immersion model from the well-known Bosch company, as always, surprises with its build quality,

with super sharp knives and a wide range of speeds.

The device grinds meat like the best meat grinder, shreds vegetables and turns soft foods into purees. With this great blender, cooking your favorite dishes - whether it's pureed soups, meatballs, desserts, sauces and cocktails - is a pleasure!

Blender set includes:

• measuring cup;
• puree attachment;
• whisk.

Specifications:

• type - submersible;
• power - 600 W;
• control - mechanical;
• number of speeds - 12;
• modes - turbo, mashing;
• measuring cup - 700 ml;
• body material - plastic;
• cord length - 150 cm;
• weight - 1.6 kg.

Pros

• multifunctional;
• durable plastic housing;
• long power cord.

Cons

• whisk is weak for beating eggs into foam.

Bosch MSM66150

The Bosch hand blender is very light, easy to use and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

The power of the blender and the metal immersion with sharp blades allow you to grind all kinds of meat and other hard foods. The rubberized feet of the device and the handle will not allow the equipment to slide under heavy loads.

Kit includes:

• chopper;
• measuring cup;
• whisk.

Specifications:

• type - submersible;
• power - 600 W;
• control - mechanical;
• number of speeds - 12;
• modes - turbo;
• measuring cup - 600 ml;
• chopper - 450 ml;
• body material - plastic;
• cord length - 140 cm;
• weight - 1.35 kg.

Pros

• can be easily disassembled for cleaning;
• does not take up much space;
• good value for money;
• is not very noisy.

Minus

• small bowl;
• overheats quickly if used continuously.

Scarlett SC-HB42F34

The Scarlett blender is versatile and easy to use. The device will easily help the hostess

to please the family with a variety of dishes: soups, mashed potatoes, stews, salads, cocktails, etc.

Thanks to its high power, the blender can grind meat, grains and nuts. All knives and immersion parts are made of durable stainless steel, suitable for cooking even hot food.

Contents:

• measuring cup;
• whisk;
• chopper.

Specifications:

• type - submersible;
• power - 650 W;
• control - mechanical;
• number of speeds - 2;
• modes - pulse;
• measuring cup - 600 ml;
• chopper - 600 ml;
• body material - plastic;
• weight - 1. 2 kg.

Pros

• stylish, has a loop to hang on the wall;
• good value;
• grinds and whips well.

Cons

• heats up quickly;
• noisy;
• water gets inside the chopper cover;
• short power cord.

Braun 4192 MQ3020 Pesto

Braun blender with Splash Control technology even for beginners

let you feel like a pro.

High power not only mashes soft fruits and vegetables, but also minces meat, crushes ice for cocktails and cuts hard foods. The blender is easy to care for: just put all the accessories in the dishwasher.

Sold with blender:

• measuring cup;
• chopper.

Specifications:

• type - immersion;
• power - 700 W;
• control - mechanical;
• number of speeds - 2;
• modes - turbo;
• measuring cup - 600 ml;
• chopper - 350 ml;
• body material - plastic;
• cord length - 1. 2 m.

Pros

• dishwasher safe;
• power and reliability.

Cons

• small bowl;
• heats up quickly.

Moulinex DD656832

The Moulinex hand blender has the highest power of 1000 W, 20 speeds and stepless control.

The non-slip handle and splash guard make cooking more comfortable. Blender perfectly grinds solid foods such as meat, vegetables, nuts, into a homogeneous mass.

Blender set includes:

• measuring cup;
• mill;
• whisk.

Specifications:

• type - submersible;
• power - 1000 W;
• control - mechanical;
• number of speeds - 20;
• modes - turbo;
• measuring cup - 800 ml;
• chopper - 500 ml;
• body material - plastic;
• weight - 1.36 kg;
• cord length - 1. 2 m.

Pros

• very powerful and reliable instrument;
• beautiful design, great functionality;
• grinds quickly and without lumps;
• is comfortable to hold in your hand.

Cons

• not very strong whisk
• cost.

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Conclusion and conclusions

A blender for chopping meat in the house is a necessary and convenient thing, because you can use it every day and not be afraid that lunch and dinner will be monotonous.

You should not expect miracles from a blender, however, with the right choice of unit, you can learn how to use it correctly so that the device lasts a long time and grinds even the hardest foods.

Useful video

In the video the chef gives tips on how to grind meat in a blender:

TOP 10 blenders with a grinder. The pros and cons of each model

The blender is a small but multifunctional piece of equipment that gets most of the kitchen work done quickly. It qualitatively shreds, cuts, whips, kneads the dough for a pie or turns egg whites into a stable lush foam. Among the nozzles in the blender, there may be a grinder. What is it and how this accessory will help, the article will tell on the example of 10 popular models.

See also: How to choose a good blender for your kitchen?

GORENJE HBX884QX

The GORENJE HBX884QX small blender is equipped with a whisk and a 0.8 liter chopper bowl. A four-blade cutting attachment is attached to the center of the bowl. Sharp knives qualitatively chop solid foods, as well as grind minced meat, berries and other components.

The power consumption of the blender is 800 W, which is enough to grind nuts or puree apples with just a few button presses.

The collection of features of this home appliance model includes the following:

• Non-slip handle. The rubber-coated handle of the immersion blender greatly simplifies operation, allowing you to operate the equipment with minimal vibration.
• Measuring cup with lid. The bowl has a measuring scale on the wall for the exact dosage of ingredients and is tightly closed with a plastic lid. It is suitable for storing bulk products or freshly prepared cream.
• Pulse mode. The technology is designed for grinding very hard components. Knives, rotating at maximum speed, periodically stop, which allows you to evenly mix the contents of the bowl.
• Child lock. A special lock on the handle prevents it from being turned on accidentally.

The grinder and beaker are made of quality plastic and the blender foot is made of stainless steel. Includes a stylish black stand for nozzles.

BRAUN MQ 785 PATISSERIE PLUS

The next BRAUN MQ 785 PATISSERIE PLUS has an extended package. The set with a blender includes attachments for shredding (large, small), cutting products into circles, kneading dough and a whisk. They are complemented by two bowls: a compact grinder and a mini-combine.

The smaller 350 ml grinder is equipped with sharp blades and is suitable for quick grinding of coffee, dried herbs, etc. The base of the tank has a rubberized rim for better grip on the surface. In addition, this non-slip footplate dampens vibration during operation.

Advantages of this equipment:

• Spacious mini harvester. Larger bowl (capacity 1.5 l) has a lid with a wide dipping hole to add ingredients during operation. On the side is a comfortable handle with a rubberized layer. A bowl of ready-made pate or yogurt can be stored in the refrigerator.
• Smart Speed ​​System. A special button on the handle allows you to control the operation of the equipment if necessary. To increase the kneading or grinding speed, just hold this key down for a few seconds.
• Bell leg. The metal base of the blender is made with a "bell". When whipping a small amount of ingredients in a glass or cup, splashes and small particles do not scatter around, being held under the “bell dome”. In addition, the design guarantees uniform mixing of products.

All blender attachments (except the handle) are dishwasher safe. This moment greatly facilitates the maintenance of equipment.

A small “minus” of the model is the lack of a lid on the measuring cup.

REDMOND RHB-CB2930

The REDMOND RHB-CB2930 model is decorated in an original way. The combination of rich black anthracite with bronze inserts adds to the blender "pluses", visually bringing it closer to premium-class equipment.

Powerful equipment (850 W) operates at 8 speeds (+ turbo). The intensity of shredding or whipping is regulated by a special button. Whether the technique is turned on is signaled by a blue rim around the contour of the button.

Set includes whisk, 0.6 l glass and 800 ml grinder. The bowl has a nozzle with an S-shaped blade. The base of the blender "crowns" a small dome with 5 sharp knives. Its design allows you to grind products of small volume; while the holes on the sides of the "dome" do not allow the ingredients to clog in the knives.

All kinds of sauces, fresh pâtés, purees and creams can be prepared with this equipment. Cooked food is conveniently stored in a large glass.

The "pluses" of the equipment include:

• Ease of maintenance. All parts of the equipment can be easily removed and just as easy to install back. Clean the blender with running water.
• Soft touch finish. This is a non-slip plastic that the lid and base of the grinder are made of, as well as the blender handle.
• Compact and lightweight. The weight of the equipment with all accessories is only 1.1 kg. Even when disassembled, the blender does not occupy a large area, being the ideal solution for a small kitchen.

Disadvantage - glass without measuring scale and lid. In the latter case, if you store the finished cream in the refrigerator, it may become saturated with the smells of other food or even deteriorate.

It would also be interesting to know: How to choose an immersion blender?

GORENJE B800E

The GORENJE B800E model has a mill mounted on a fixed stand. The capacity of the bowl is 1. 5 liters, there is a measuring scale on the wall. A small sharp knife is “responsible” for grinding products.

Blender with 3 speeds up to 800W. Intensity of crushing of ingredients is regulated by the mechanical switch. It is conveniently placed on the front of the stand. A little higher is the "Pause" button, which allows you to stop the blender to add new components without changing the speed. Rubber feet contribute to better fixation on the table, which is why vibration during operation of the equipment is almost imperceptible.

In the list of advantages of this instance:

• Mill cover with rubber seal. This avoids sudden opening during operation and guarantees protection against splashing of the mixture.
• Mini coffee grinder. A small chopper is installed on a stand instead of a bowl. Not only suitable for grinding coffee, but also dry herbs and spices.
• Impact housing. The stand and bowl are made of high-quality plastic, which will not crack during impact or fall of the blender to the floor.
• Blender design. Fashionable black-pearl colors of technology will perfectly fit into the decoration of the kitchen, in harmony with the oven or hood.

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To speed up the work, a pulse and turbo mode is provided. They allow you to turn on the maximum speed for a short time, thereby controlling the density and uniformity of the whipped mass.

The “minus” of the equipment is the absence of additional nozzles. Chop cabbage or cut carrots for salad on this model will not work.

GORENJE BN1000W

The powerful (1000W) GORENJE BN1000W stand blender stands out for its ergonomic design and extensive feature list. The set includes two small chopper bowls that can be used as glasses and even taken on the go. Especially for this, the blender is equipped with lids: two solid ones allow you to tightly close the containers, putting fresh yogurt or barbecue sauce into nature in a bag. A separate lid for storing the finished mixture has a drinking hole that closes with a cap.

For the accuracy of the dosage of ingredients, a measuring scale is marked on the walls of the bowls. Both mills are suitable for storing food in the refrigerator.

The blender has a maximum speed of 20,000 rpm. With such intensity, the technique easily crushes ice, solid and dry components, peel, grinding them to a homogeneous mass. The stability of the equipment during operation is ensured by reliable rubber feet.

Pluses of the model:

• A wide range of options (from crushing ice to shaking a delicate smoothie). For cooking, the blender has 2 speeds + pulse mode.
• Easy to operate. There are only three buttons on the panel: on / off, a high and low speed controller, as well as a pulse mode activation key.
• All blender parts (except stand) are dishwasher safe.
• Attachments for chopping vegetables or kneading dough are not included with this model. Perhaps this is the only "minus" of the equipment.

BRAUN MQ 545

The BRAUN MQ 545 blender model is light gray. This sleek design will go with any kitchen decor. For a complete idyll of style, you can also buy a Whirlpool AMW 49 built-in microwave oven8/WH or Gorenje FS 900 Simplicity W steamer, in the same colours.

The equipment is complete with a whisk for whisking, two grinders of various sizes and a glass with a capacity of 0.6 l. The equipment works at two speeds, consuming a power of 600 watts. To increase the grinding intensity, the blender is equipped with the Turbo mode system.

Both choppers have sharp S-shaped blades that quickly mix the desired products into a homogeneous mass, without "separation" of consistency or lumps. Detail nuts, greens, cheese - this action is performed in a matter of seconds. To make air cream or pancake batter, use a whisk attachment.

Advantages of this technique from a German manufacturer:

• blender foot in the form of a "bell", which evenly covers the components, preventing splashing of particles;
• Measuring scale on beaker and large bowl to help control ingredient and ready mix volumes;
• large 1. 25 liter grinder with handle for crushing ice or making ingredients for fruit desserts, yoghurt, silky pâté;
• small grinder (capacity 350 ml) ideal for preparing small portions.

The disadvantages of the equipment include the lack of an immersion hole on the lid of the large bowl. To add additional products to the mixture, you will have to stop the blender and remove the lid.

PHILIPS HR 2103

The PHILIPS HR 2103 is equipped with a large 1.5 liter grinder that is securely attached to a stable platform. This grinder is closed with a lid with a seal. For ease of use, the bowl has a handle and spout, which greatly facilitates the pouring of liquid mixtures. The measuring scale on its wall helps to control the volumes of ingredients thrown into the bowl.

Stationary equipment comes with a small chopper. In this 120 ml container, you can cook small portions of food: chop greens, onions, grate cheese or grind fragrant coffee beans.

The PHILIPS model has 3 main features:

• Filter attachment. Designed for the preparation of soy milk, as well as fresh fresh juices from soft berries and fruits.
• ProBlend4 star blades. Sharp stainless steel knives with special sharpening quickly and efficiently cope with the grinding of products of any hardness, including ice.
• Convenient cord storage. A special compartment in the case allows you to completely hide the electrical cord, thereby freeing up space near the equipment.

Another advantage is the pause function. It pauses the blender to add ingredients to the work bowl.
The kit does not include a separate glass, and the function of the meter is performed by the grinder. The list of shortcomings continues with the lack of additional nozzles (for example, for a shredder). True, the last problem is solved quickly: it is enough to purchase a separate grater-shredder with a container Fissman DV-8650.MS for 4 blades.

PANASONIC MX-GX1011WTQ

The small PANASONIC MX-GX1011WTQ blender holds a roomy grinder on a compact stand. The 1 liter bowl is equipped with a convenient carrying handle and tightly closed with a lid.

Chopper and stand are made of durable yet lightweight plastic. The mass of the blender in the assembled state is only 1.8 kg. The equipment is controlled by two buttons on the case. With their help, the power of the equipment and the speed of work are turned on. By the way, the model beats products at one speed, and the power is 400 watts.

Feature list includes:

• Additional mini grinder. The small bowl included in the package is designed for grinding coffee, dry herbs, etc. It also crushes ice, nuts, ginger and other hard foods.
• Stable feet. The non-slip rubber base with 4 legs keeps the machine firmly on the table during operation, preventing vibration.
• Compact dimensions. The model is conveniently stored in a kitchen cabinet, for example, next to pots or serving dishes. In this case, the bowl from the stand can not be removed.

Lack of technology - the large mill does not have a spout for pouring liquids. Another "minus" is the lack of a measuring cup in the kit.

GORENJE B600BG

The GORENJE B600BG blender is designed in strict black. On the anthracite body there is a mechanical speed switch (the blender has 3 of them) and a power button. Sturdy vacuum legs securely fasten the stand with the bowl to the table, preventing vibration during operation.

Volumetric grinder (1.5 l) is firmly fixed on the stand, closed with a rubberized lid with a dipping hole. There is a large handle on the side for ease of moving the bowl.

Since the grinder also functions as a measuring cup, a scale is marked on its side wall. This nuance facilitates the preparation of new dishes. You can decorate the resulting yogurt or smoothie beautifully by putting them in chic glasses.

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The advantages of this blender include:

• 4 sharp stainless steel blades with special sharpening;
• pulse mode, which accelerates the whipping of products to the ideal density;
• easy care blender parts that are dishwasher safe;
• case compartment for easy cable storage;
• automatic shutdown of equipment in case of overheating;
• mini coffee grinder set suitable for grinding spices and bulk products.

600W motor for reliable operation.

The ice pick function is not available for this model. In addition, the package does not include additional utensils for measuring the volume of products before lowering them into the bowl.

REDMOND RFP-3950

The REDMOND RFP-3950 model stands out from the background of previous versions with an extended package. The blender set includes: two large grinders, a whisk for beating, a volumetric measuring cup with a spout and a coarse grater for shredding.

Machine is running at one speed. You can increase the intensity of whipping by using the turbo mode. In the latter case, the nozzles rotate at speeds up to 14,000 rpm. This means that a fruit dessert for the whole family will be ready in seconds. It remains only to put it in stylish salad bowls and decorate to taste.

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Among the "pluses" of the equipment:

• Spacious grinder (aka food processor) for 1. 4 liters. The bowl is closed with a lid with a wide dip opening, allowing you to add ingredients during operation. The pusher is included in the set.
• Second chopper 1.2 l. The sleeve with four knives located at different heights evenly mixes the ingredients during whipping, which makes the mixture without lumps.
• Grater. The round disc is designed for chopping vegetables or fruits. The nozzle cuts not only straws, but also neat slices.
• Handy blender handle. On the sides of the handle, special recesses are made to securely fix it in the palm of your hand while the equipment is operating.

Among all 10 presented models, this is the most expensive option. It is the cost of technology that is its main drawback.

Choice of 4-criteria grinder blender

After reviewing the 10 grinder blenders presented, you can combine their characteristics into one table for comparison. This will help you quickly determine the best model that performs all the necessary functions.

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