Get good equipment from the start. I have a #32 grinder hooked up to a 1.5 HP motor, but for lighter jobs I just ordered this grinder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D1TN7XS/ref=twister_B07Z8VK559?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

We also use the grinder attachment on a commercial model of Kitchen Aide mixer and it works well for medium duty use. Eventually you will want a sausage stuffier as the grinder is not that good for this. See if you can find a used one of 10 gallons or more.

Knives I like Victorinox or Dexter-Russel you will want a boning knife, a filet knife and a butcher or scimitar knife for cutting steaks. Get a good honing steel too. A vacuum sealer is nice but the cling wrap & butcher paper seems to last longer. My biggest issue is in aging meat. Now I mostly do this in ice chests but I think I will either make a cold room or get an old refrigerator for this. The cost for good equipment is a fraction of the cost for processing multiple deer.


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