On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:37:29 -0700, Dan Musicant )
wrote:

I've made nut butters in the kitchen for many years, usually peanut
butter. It's a money saver and you can see with your own eyes exactly
what the ingredients are.

I roast the nuts in the oven, although I have made raw cashew butter a
time or two. My sometime problem is getting a machine that's up to the
task. I used to work with a Waring blender, and after burning out a few
motors (they were available for user replacement), I bought an Osterizer
10 speed and it lasted for over 20 years on the original motor. It
finally burned out about two months ago. This old Osterizer was 125
watts only. Besides the glass blender jar I had a $10 plastic accessory
that they called a food processor attachment, which I have only used for
grinding meat on occasion. It's designed very well and does a very nice
job of meat grinding.

So, in looking for a replacement for my old Osterizer I figured I'd get
another Osterizer, naturally, inasmuch as the old one lasted 20+ years
and I still wanted to be able to use the meat-grinding food processor
attachment. I did some homework and found that the current Osterizer
blenders are rated at much higher power -- from 450 watts up to 600
watts or so. About two months ago I picked up a #6694 450 watt 12 speed
Osterizer Blender at Walmart for around $25. However, it burned out this
morning making a new batch of peanut butter. I suppose I can get a
warranty replacement which will work fine for smoothies and such and
grinding meat, but evidently I need something more robust for nut
butters. I had been eyeing the "Beehive" Osterizer, which I can get for
around $55 at Walmart. It's supposed to be 600 watts, supports 2 speeds
and a flash button (the food processor attachment requires flash). I
thought I'd post first to get people's opinions and experience before
shelling out more money, perhaps vainly.

Dan

Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net


I'd buy an Osterizer without hesitation if it were not made in China
nor Taiwan. Also, you will pay more for a metal version than a
plastic one.

BTW, there is a HUGE difference between peanut butter made just from
peanuts and a jar of Jiff. Processed peanut butter typically has
hydrogenated oils, not good.