let's talk deli meat/slicer machine - The DIS Discussion Forums

disneydreamersx4 · 10-30-2009, 12:08 PM

Turkey and Roast Beef for sandwiches used to be $4.99 to $5.99 per pound, now you're lucky if it's $6.99 lb. We are seriously thinking of getting a slicer at Bed Bath, with a 20% coupon it would be $80 then we could bake our own meat. Does anyone have a slicer and are you happy with the way it slices for sandwiches? Is there a better deal out there for a slicer?

worm761 · 10-30-2009, 01:17 PM

We have a slicer that we bought at JC Penney on sale for half off a couple years ago. I use it to slice bread though. And those big sticks of pepperoni for homemade pizza. Other than that, the ones made for home use don't usually slice really well for meat. The reason is that the blade gets "dull" and doesn't slice as thin. The home use slicers don't have sharpeners on them so they never get back to that factory blade. Unless you can take the blade off and get it professionally sharpened, I probably wouldn't buy one. I love my slicer just not for lunch meat. We like ours to be really thin. A decent industrial size slicer starts at $600. If you have a restaurant liquidation center you might be able to find one there. But you will still pay over $100 for one. Can you tell I used to work with slicers?

On the other hand, we buy our meat from the butcher. He sells lunch meat too! Ours charges $4.99 a pound for the same brand that the grocery store is selling for $6.99! He even has prosciutto for only $7.99 a pound!!! I keep trying to find a reason to buy some. LOL So if you have a butcher in your area it might be worth checking out.

disneydreamersx4 · 10-30-2009, 02:29 PM

thanks for your slicer expertise

I will check our butcher shoppe.

cirquelovers · 10-30-2009, 04:06 PM

I just went into the garage to tel you what bramd mine is but I can't find it. My husband cleaned the garage a few weeks ago and it has vanished. So I can tell you don't bother with the plastic ones. I have killed at least 3 of those.

I bought a very nice metal one that is raised up off the counter. Which I like because you can slice stuff onto waxed paper or a plate. Make sure the blade is adjustable and is easy to use. Make sure it comes apart easily for washing.

Most of all be careful and watch your finger tips!

disneydreamersx4 · 10-30-2009, 04:08 PM

yeah, that's the one thing I'm worried about, missing fingers *gasp*

DO you remember where you bought it and I hope you find yours and it didn't do a disappearing act like my stuff does if DH cleans up!

hsmamato2 · 10-30-2009, 07:53 PM

6.99 a pound? lucky...I stopped buying lunchmeat years ago when prices rose to 8.99 or more per pound.......around 10 per pound is average here

Perditamarie · 10-30-2009, 08:58 PM

Is anyone else having flashbacks to that Seinfeld episode about the deli slicer?

10-30-2009, 12:08 PM	#1
disneydreamersx4 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 182	let's talk deli meat/slicer machine Turkey and Roast Beef for sandwiches used to be $4.99 to $5.99 per pound, now you're lucky if it's $6.99 lb. We are seriously thinking of getting a slicer at Bed Bath, with a 20% coupon it would be $80 then we could bake our own meat. Does anyone have a slicer and are you happy with the way it slices for sandwiches? Is there a better deal out there for a slicer? __________________ me DH DD11 DD8 November 2007 POP first time Disney resort Cinderella told DD6 hope you don't wait another six years to come and see me We are trying to plan another trip for 2010 or 2011

10-30-2009, 01:17 PM	#2
worm761 I speak just to hear my own voice I about died laughing when i heard that!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 456.26 miles from the world! Posts: 3,611	We have a slicer that we bought at JC Penney on sale for half off a couple years ago. I use it to slice bread though. And those big sticks of pepperoni for homemade pizza. Other than that, the ones made for home use don't usually slice really well for meat. The reason is that the blade gets "dull" and doesn't slice as thin. The home use slicers don't have sharpeners on them so they never get back to that factory blade. Unless you can take the blade off and get it professionally sharpened, I probably wouldn't buy one. I love my slicer just not for lunch meat. We like ours to be really thin. A decent industrial size slicer starts at $600. If you have a restaurant liquidation center you might be able to find one there. But you will still pay over $100 for one. Can you tell I used to work with slicers? On the other hand, we buy our meat from the butcher. He sells lunch meat too! Ours charges $4.99 a pound for the same brand that the grocery store is selling for $6.99! He even has prosciutto for only $7.99 a pound!!! I keep trying to find a reason to buy some. LOL So if you have a butcher in your area it might be worth checking out. __________________

10-30-2009, 02:29 PM	#3
disneydreamersx4 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 182	thanks for your slicer expertise I will check our butcher shoppe. __________________ me DH DD11 DD8 November 2007 POP first time Disney resort Cinderella told DD6 hope you don't wait another six years to come and see me We are trying to plan another trip for 2010 or 2011

10-30-2009, 04:08 PM	#5
disneydreamersx4 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 182	yeah, that's the one thing I'm worried about, missing fingers gasp DO you remember where you bought it and I hope you find yours and it didn't do a disappearing act like my stuff does if DH cleans up! __________________ me DH DD11 DD8 November 2007 POP first time Disney resort Cinderella told DD6 hope you don't wait another six years to come and see me We are trying to plan another trip for 2010 or 2011

10-30-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
hsmamato2 Tink in Training-Good Girl,Bad temper Little house on the prairie was the HEIGHT of t.v Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,201	6.99 a pound? lucky...I stopped buying lunchmeat years ago when prices rose to 8.99 or more per pound.......around 10 per pound is average here __________________ Why,sometimes I've believed six impossible things before breakfast!

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10-30-2009, 04:06 PM	#4
cirquelovers Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 212	I just went into the garage to tel you what bramd mine is but I can't find it. My husband cleaned the garage a few weeks ago and it has vanished. So I can tell you don't bother with the plastic ones. I have killed at least 3 of those. I bought a very nice metal one that is raised up off the counter. Which I like because you can slice stuff onto waxed paper or a plate. Make sure the blade is adjustable and is easy to use. Make sure it comes apart easily for washing. Most of all be careful and watch your finger tips!

10-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#7
Perditamarie DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 2,530	Is anyone else having flashbacks to that Seinfeld episode about the deli slicer? __________________ My Disney Inspired Home page PerditasPlace.org

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