Hey, guys, I’m kind of freaking out. I was grinding up some brisket trim with my meat grinder and noticed a grey ish paste coming off the grinder plate. I assume it’s metal, but why is this happening? I have a feeling it’s user error. Please let me know if you’ve experienced this before. Thanks!
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How much of it did you see? Could it be soap residue that you didn't get fully cleaned off? -
What grinder do you have? The KA plastic one has some sort of lubricant in there towards the back but the o-ring should keep that where it needs to beComment
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Have you changed any parts in the auger system, like a thrust washer to reduce endplay? I changed one once and the machine bogged down a little so I knew it was too tight. Pay close attention to the back wall where the auger inserts in to the drive and also check for excessive wear between the knife and grinding plate.
If everything checks out you might try a thorough cleaning then run some bread through and see if it happens again at that point. (my .02)Comment
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You good, It ain't shavings just pigmentation getting transferred.Comment
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Unless you are running it at 1200 F, 2500 F.....which are the melting points of aluminum and stainless steel, respectively.
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Could be that your blades and plate need sharpening; they can also do this if adjusted too tight.
I sharpen my blade and plate before each use. Takes 2-3 minutes: I use my countertop, not the special glass plate in the video.
Last edited by 58limited; August 18, 2025, 02:54 PM.Comment
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