Review on 🔪 Powerful and Safe Electric Meat Slicer with Stainless Steel Blade | Adjustable Thickness | Child Lock | Easy to Clean | 150W by Michele Turner

Is it really fair to compare a $100 grinder to a $300 grinder? When it comes to true value for moderate home use, this is where I'm at. I tested both and can only keep one. Here's what I learned: INTRODUCING THE TWO BEST SLICKER Both are very popular and highly regarded at Revain. Ostba has a 7.5" serrated blade and Beswood has a 10" plain blade. I love grilling and cooking and would like to be able to thinly slice and vacuum seal roast beef, jerky, tri-types, ham, pork tenderloin and pork belly. I was hoping the Ostba would be good enough for my needs, save cleaning time compared to the Beswood and be a lot easier to manage at 9 pounds. vs 33. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT As you can see from my photo, the Ostba is compact and easy to handle. The suction cups are designed to keep its light weight securely on the counter. Beswood really is "Big Bertha" but weighs less than many comparable 10" models. TESTING OSTBAI bought Ostba first. The cut is adequate. It cuts into thin slices but the slice thickness wheel is a bit imprecise. It does the slicing Work and I bought it because its 200w motor can handle meat more efficiently than almost all other small 7.5" models. The motor is loud but not unexpected. The cutting action is not smooth but not unreasonable. Even with a strong motor you have to torture the meat a little.Ostba is good but doesn't give as satisfactory results as the Beswood ham in the picture above.Unfortunately our kitchen countertops are textured and the suction cups don't stick.That forced me to force Ostba to pack so it doesn't slide across the counter while I'm cutting, I'm concerned that this might create a safety issue given my focus on the blade and cutting is a bit dane ben. This should be a rare problem for others. Ostba adheres well to smooth surfaces. BESWOOD TESTS Cutting Beswood was a dream come true. Like Butta! I've read that this slicer is the equivalent of Hobart's 13 inch slicer, only scaled down for small business or home use. It was immediately clear to me that more weight is an advantage, not a disadvantage. It stays mounted on the counter, has a huge meat tray, and spiked handles to grab it while slicing. The slice scale is in millimeters and I found 2mm perfect for ham. See photo. If you like ultra-thin or Pittsburgh's so-called "chip chop ham," then the slicer is for the ultimate pro. A WOOD CLEANING NIGHTMARE? TIPS: I was afraid cleaning the Beswood in 30 minutes would be a headache and worried it would have to be taken apart to get to the blade. Some Beswood reviews are negative when it comes to ease of cleaning. It's actually quite simple, so let me explain the process: unscrew the large handle to reveal the tray table. It cleans right in the sink in a few minutes. Check out my photo of two easy to find ideal cleaning and sterilizing solutions. The rest of the device is cleaned in place: unplug. Unscrew the handle holding the built-in sharpener on top of the device. If there is dirt inside, wipe and rinse thoroughly. However, do not immerse it in water. Cleaning is easy and only takes a minute. Unscrew the large knob holding the blade guard and first make sure the slice thickness knob is set to zero. After unscrewing, push forward and the blade guard will fall into your hand. Again, it cleans up at the sink in just a minute. If it's greasy, use a non-toxic detergent to remove the grease. A 1:10 mix of Simple Green is ideal, or better if you're working with pork belly. At this point the blade will spin freely and you can either spray on Simple Green or skip this step and use a food grade cleaner and sanitizer. Lysol Daily Cleanser Free From is new to the market and contains Chloride Chloride - many professional kitchens use this chemical for sterilization. You can spray, clean and wipe or sterilize, spray, clean and spray again and leave Lysol Free to dry. This chemical is very safe and is also used in sprays used to sterilize children's toys. Having a small brush to get into nooks and crannies helps. The one that comes with Beswood barely fits. I used a nail brush and it was much more precise. I also gently use a green cleaning sponge around the edge of the blade. The whole job can be conveniently done in just 20 minutes, maybe 25 after slicing over 30 pounds of fatter meat. The best news? The blade does not have to be removed! SAFETY AND CLEANING TIPS FOR GLOVES Speaking of caution, you should wear cut-resistant gloves when cutting and cleaning. I learned a trick to keep them dry and clean. Put on cut-resistant gloves and wear a close-fitting nitrile rubber glove while working. CLEANING THE OSTBA The Ostba has a bar that can be opened for easier access to the blade. Its tray table is not screwed and is therefore also easy to clean. Use the recommended solutions above to complete the task in no more than 15 minutes. However, the 5 minutes saved by cleaning Ostba doesn't really convince Beswood. Beswood is so smooth and easy to use that it saves time and effort in the cutting process. WHAT TO BUY? These slicers will last 10-15 years with proper care. Ostba's serrated blade is good for meat, but once you've tasted Beswood, there's no turning back! However, it is almost three times the price and requires a lot of dedicated storage space. If you can afford Beswood or its identical 9-inch model for $20 less, this is the food slicer of your dreams. If not, then most casual home users will find Ostba good enough.