How to choose the right sausage stuffer

I’ve been experimenting with different sausage stuffers lately, and I’ve noticed how the size and type can really affect not just the filling process, but also the overall flavor consistency of the sausages. I recently switched to a 7-pound vertical stuffer, and it’s made a huge difference in my production speed and ease. What do you all use, and how has it impacted your sausage-making?

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I totally get what you’re saying about different stuffers affecting flavor consistency — i was using a basic hand crank for a while, but switching to a hydraulic stuffer really cut down on my prep time. , the mess from the hand crank drove me nuts.

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