The Kitchen Bench
Weston Pro Series No. 22 Grinder Review (2027)
An evidence-based look at the Weston Pro Series No. 22 Grinder: what it is, what to check before buying, who it suits, and the alternatives worth comparing.
By The Kitchen Bench Research Team · Updated for 2027 · Independent · Reader-supported · No paid placements
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The Weston Pro Series No. 22 Grinder is Weston’s entry in the meat grinders category. On the category’s key decisions — power and throughput, plate sizes, feed and safety, cleaning — it deserves a place on any shortlist, provided the checks below confirm it fits your kitchen, your batch size and your care tolerance. This review does not claim hands-on laboratory testing: it assesses the product from its category, its maker’s line and the specifications buyers should verify on the manufacturer sheet for the exact variant they are buying.
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What this product is
A meat grinder turns cuts, game and trimmings into burgers, sausage and mince with a texture and fat ratio you control. Power, plate sizes and how thoroughly it comes apart for cleaning are what matter. Within that category, the Weston Pro Series No. 22 Grinder sits as Weston’s offering. The name itself tells you the most reliable facts — brand, product line and, where stated, size or capacity. Anything beyond that — exact dimensions, materials, warranty terms, care instructions — should be confirmed on the manufacturer sheet for your exact variant, because retailer listings for the same product frequently disagree.
Inside the meat grinder
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Key decisions for this category
Power and throughput
Grinding a few pounds occasionally needs far less power than processing game in bulk. Match the motor to your volume.
Plate sizes
Coarse, medium and fine plates cover burgers, sausage and fine mince. Check which plates are included, not just advertised.
Feed and safety
A good stomper and a safe feed tube keep fingers away from the auger. Never feed by hand.
Cleaning
Every part that touches meat must come apart and wash. A grinder that cannot be fully cleaned is a hygiene risk.
What to verify before buying
Before you buy the Weston Pro Series No. 22 Grinder
- ✓ Motor power against your volume
- ✓ Included plate sizes
- ✓ How fully it disassembles
- ✓ Feed tube safety design
Where the manufacturer sheet and a retailer listing conflict, this site follows the manufacturer sheet and flags the conflict. Never buy a meat grinder on a single specification from a single listing.
Pros and cons — at a glance
These are the honest trade-offs for this type of meat grinder, not a score. The strengths are what the category does well when the size and care needs fit; the watch-outs are the checks that decide whether this particular meat grinder fits your kitchen.
What it does well
- ✓ Fits the meat grinders use case when power and throughput and plate sizes are checked first.
- ✓ From Weston, a maker whose line is built around this category — spare parts, care guidance and variant information are easier to verify than for a no-name listing.
- ✓ The name states the key facts (brand, line and, where stated, size) — so you can match it to the manufacturer sheet before ordering.
What to watch
- ✗ Meat smears instead of grinding — check this before buying, not after unboxing.
- ✗ Grinder clogs — check this before buying, not after unboxing.
- ✗ Fat smears and texture suffers — check this before buying, not after unboxing.
- ✗ Retailer listings for the same product frequently disagree on size, capacity or care — verify the exact variant on the manufacturer sheet.
How to buy it right — in 5 steps
- 1. Measure first. Check your counter, hob, cupboard and storage against the manufacturer dimensions for the exact variant — not the roundup photo.
- 2. Match the batch. Size and capacity should fit your usual cooking, not your largest party. A meat grinder that is too big wastes space; one that is too small forces second batches.
- 3. Check the variant. Colour, size and included accessories change the price and the fit. Confirm the variant name on the retailer page matches the one you checked.
- 4. Run the verify checks below. Motor power against your volume; Included plate sizes; How fully it disassembles; Feed tube safety design. If any check fails, pick an alternative from the list below instead of hoping it will work out.
- 5. Check returns before ordering. Confirm the retailer return window for your variant, so a wrong size or a damaged arrival is a swap, not a loss.
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The winner is insideCommon mistakes to avoid
Meat smears instead of grinding
Meat too warm is the usual cause. Chill meat, plates and auger before grinding.
Grinder clogs
Sinew and silver skin wrap the blade. Trim them before grinding and cut meat into strips.
Fat smears and texture suffers
Keep everything cold, including the grinder head. Warm fat smears and ruins texture.
Cleaning takes forever
Disassemble promptly and wash in hot soapy water. Dried meat on plates is much harder to remove.
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for
Cooks choosing meat grinders who prioritise power and throughput and plate sizes, and who have verified the product’s size, capacity and care needs against their kitchen.
Skip if
You need a different size or capacity, you cannot meet its care or cleaning needs, or the verified specifications do not match your hob, counter or storage. In that case, compare the alternatives below before deciding.
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In this category
The full meat grinders cluster — the hub, the ranked best list, the buying guide, the problems-and-fixes article, and the use-case picks for this category.
Frequently asked questions
What fat ratio makes a good burger?
Around 20% fat gives a juicy burger. Leaner mince dries out on the grill.
Can I grind bones?
No, unless the grinder is explicitly rated for soft bones. Standard home grinders are not.
How do I clean a meat grinder?
Disassemble fully, wash in hot soapy water, dry thoroughly and oil steel parts lightly to prevent rust.
Ready to buy?
If the checks above pass — size, capacity, care and variant all match your kitchen — this is the point to order. If any check fails, go back to the alternatives below instead of buying on hope.