Best food processor?

[InHisName]

For Christmas, ordering a food processor. This is replacing the Sunbeam processor from the 70's- can someone give input on processors today? Looking at amazon reviews, there are a multitude to to choose from. Also, I do have a kitchenaid, and an older bosch mixer, so could go the attachment route. (but thinking one that stands alone would be a better choice)
Opinions?
Homesteading family with garden, so this will get a lot of use.


Another question- adding this in case anyone has tanned sheep hides- would like to know about using Tandy's tanning solution. Removing hide today....

[AHGoodwin]

I don't have a ton of experience but I really love my ninja. The multi-level blades really make a world of difference vs just one set on the bottom and it works great as a blender too. I use it mainly for shredding chicken, chopping veggies, and making milk shakes.

[7thswan]

I am not happy with the attachment to my kitchenaid which does tomatoes, it clogs up easly. I have gone back to my old Oster.

[InHisName]

well, dug out the bosch- and forgot I had the attachment for processor. Grated some carrots, and it was super, so ordered the meat grinder and sausage stuffer attachment on ebay for it instead of investing in new mixer. Lamb sausage and carrot slaw- hurray!

[Tracy]

I second the Ninja. Multi purpose.

Originally Posted by AHGoodwin

I don't have a ton of experience but I really love my ninja. The multi-level blades really make a world of difference vs just one set on the bottom and it works great as a blender too. I use it mainly for shredding chicken, chopping veggies, and making milk shakes.

[au natural]

I have the Bosch. It does a good job, but it is on the smaller side.

I have had this one for several years. http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-.../dp/B0000645TW Mine is actually black chrome. It has been a real workhorse. I believe it will shred small tree branches. The 14 cup work bowl is awesome. I did buy some extra blades on ebay. I got either 9 or 11 different blades in one package for a good deal. Anyways i am happy with it and would buy another one if this one ever breaks.

[jszmgpolk]

Kitchenaid wins my vote. Cleaning is a pain but will tackle any job from slicing pickles to hash browns. Also durable and heavy duty.

[jassytoo]

I have a Cuisinart. I love it. I use it a lot and it's held up well. It gets a good workout especially in canning season.

[InHisName]

you said it- canning season! Got to hold up to that...

[CountryWannabe]

I have the 14 cup Cuisinart. I have had it about 7-8 years I think and it is a real workhorse.

Mary

[andyd2023]

We have the big 14 cup Cuisinart. We have had it about 3 years and so far it has held up real well. We put about 300 pounds of tomatoes and other veggies through it this canning season.

Andrew

[GREENCOUNTYPETE]

Originally Posted by CountryWannabe

I have the 14 cup Cuisinart. I have had it about 7-8 years I think and it is a real workhorse.

Mary

got the same one had it about as many years showing no signs of any issues , other than the clear plastic is hazy from use , my mother went one size smaller , I think that it is definitely the way to go

after all they did invent the food processor

weight , the Cuisinart weighs like 15 pounds that is the big motor stator and armature to generate the torque you want to take the blades from 0 to really moving fast to get a good chop

others use smaller motors and gear them and the gears don't give the instant pulse that the big motor does

[idigbeets]

Mine is a bit pricey but it is a Waring commercial FPC25 and does a great job, and has continous use feature. http://www.waringcommercialproducts....roducts_id=245

Have used it steadily for 5 years now, as part of a commercial kitchen on one farm, and regular canning duty as well. No issues at all, easy to clean, easy to use..

[countryfied2011]

I love my Ninja for every day jobs to whip up something easy. I love it so much I bought an extra in case something happens to daily one.

Kohl's on BF has them on sale for 40.00 every year. They make awesome Christmas presents

http://www.ninjakitchen.com/products...ep-pro-system/

I use my KA for grinding small amounts of meats and for large quanties of meats i have an industrial meat grinder.

I also have an immersible blender, I use my Victorio foodstrainer and sauce maker in the summer for tomatoes and such.

[painterswife]

I received a cuisinart as a present. I wanted one but could not push myself to spend that kind of money. That was a foolish thing. Worth every penny. It cuts so much time off of prep that I can go from start to oven on homemade pizzas in the oven in 10 minutes, including the dough. It takes longer to heat the oven.

It make everything from baking to canning easier and quicker.

[Rustaholic]

Thanks Folks.
We have had several cheaper ones over the years and the one we have now was a free on from credit card points. It is okay for light duty but I want a much better one. I do believe the big 14 cup Cuisinart will be the one I go after.

[Awnry Abe]

MIL gave us hers because she eats food from a box and never (ever?) used it. I don't know the maker, but it is on the cheap side. I love it, because it is free. We've used it for years. The work blade gets gobs of use. Best biscuit and pie crust maker on the planet. I'll be making some lentil soup for Christmas, so the chopper gets to come out to play.

(By the way, InHisName, lamb is going to be the featured item in this batch of soup)

[Bellyman]

Can I ask a question? When it comes to preserving and canning, what do you use a typical food processor for?

We went through the whole season last year, and with a fair sized garden, and didn't have a food processor. I think we did pretty good. But looking back, I'm not sure what we'd have used one for if we'd had it. Well, I shouldn't say that, but it's uses would have been somewhat limited.

Interested in how you have used or would use yours!

[painterswife]

I use mine to

Mix and knead dough
Slice vegetables and fruit
Puree
Mash refried beans
Chop nuts
Grate cheese or vegtables
Shred potatoes for hash browns
Whip cream