FOOD NEWS
The Paper Towel Hack You Should Use For A Squeaky Clean Meat Grinder
By Julia Mullaney
Grinding meat at home means you're in full control of its flavor and quality, but once you're done with the process, you need to clean it well, as meat can harbor plenty of bacteria.
For easy clean-up, run some paper towels through the meat grinder. While they won't grind up, they will help remove any meat remnants left in the grinder's tube.
Simply crunch paper towels into a ball and send them through the grinder to clean the tube. This trick will also bring any leftover meat forward through the grinder.
Wash the rest of the grinder by hand with soapy water to ensure no bacteria from the red meat has a chance to grow. Let the grinder dry completely before putting it away.