Also called sausage guillotine, the slicer is a very useful machine for cutting thin slices of cold meats at the time of an aperitif. Discover in this article our comparison of the best slices with sausage and ham, as well as our tips for choosing it.
The aperitif is a friendly moment appreciated by all. It is on this occasion that it is common to serve his guests of charcuterie (dry sausage, white or dry ham, sausage, etc.). To present thin slices, nothing like a slicer, also nicknamed sausage guillotine. Practical to use, the slicer makes it possible to obtain a clear and precise cut, all in finesse. It also makes it possible to avoid the risk of cuts, because a knife can slip and an accident can quickly happen.
In addition to the fact that the slicer makes it possible to obtain very thin slices, this device also makes it possible to facilitate cutting, especially when you want to cut more solid and difficult to cut cold meats, as is the case with very dry sausages or containing dried fruits (nut sausages, pistachio, etc.). The slicer can also be used to decide other foods, such as cheese, fruits or vegetables.
Thus, the slicer can be a real investment if you want to make your cold cuts more presentable or finely slice food. But which product to choose? At what price? For what rendering? All the answers to your questions are in this article
Here is our comparison of the best slices with sausage and ham, as well as our advice to choose it well.
The most rustic: sausage slicer from Cook Concept
This manual sausage slicer is both robust, easy to use and authentic.
Features :
- Material: Wood
- Smooth stainless steel blade
- Safety hoop
- Pin system to lock and unlock the blade
- Dimensions : 27,9 x 15,6 x 10,2 cm
Our opinion:
This manual sausage slicer fulfills all its functions. Compact and practical to use, it also has a metal safety arch to avoid injuring itself during the cut.
> See the offer of the COOK Concept sausage slicer
Most professional: MSX250 electric slicer from H.Koenig
This electrical professional group of the H.Koenig brand is perfect for people who wish to enjoy a wide variety of cuts. It makes it possible to choose the thickness of the slices up to 12 millimeters.
Features :
- Material: Stainless steel
- Power: 240 Watts
- Asynchronous engine: 282 RPM (blade rotation speed)
- Cutting thickness: 0 to 12 mm
- Italian blade: 25 cm in diameter
- Large support tray
- Integrated blade sharpener
- Ergonomic handle
- Dimensions : 51 x 29 x 35 cm
Our opinion:
This professional electric slicer will be the ally of people who consume ham very regularly. Its large tray makes it possible to position imposing foods. The cut can be personalized from 0 to 12 millimeters, so as to make ham cloths or carpaccios for example. The stainless steel blade offers a precise and perfect cut. A faultless for this high quality product.
> See the H.Koenig electric slicer’s offer
The best value for money: AS 3915 electric slicer from Severin
This Severin electrical device is worthy of a professional model, at an ultra competitive price. Indeed, this stainless steel slicer allows you to easily decide any food. The thickness can be personalized, up to 15 millimeters.
Features :
- Material: Stainless steel
- Power: 180 watts
- Cutting thickness: 0 to 15 mm
- Robust metal stoppot
- 2 stainless steel blades: smooth and serrated
- Stainless steel protection and guide
- Bright walker switch
- Dimensions : 38,2 x 25 x 27,6 cm
Our opinion:
This Severin electric slicer has an excellent value for money. It is powerful and practical to use, especially since it has two blades, one smooth and the other serrated, which will be useful for cutting slices of bread for example. The cut is customizable, it is possible to vary the width from 0 to 15 millimeters (dry sausage, white ham, ragpicking, etc.).
> See the SEVERIN electric slicer offer
The most elegant: Durandal Aper’Hop sausage slicer
This Durandal Aper’Hop sausage slicer is very convincing, especially with its pretty, friendly round shape and its stainless steel blade which offers a clear and precise cut.
Features :
- Material: wooden tray and support
- Stainless steel blade
- Metal Safety Arceau
- Ergonomic handle
- Blade security system
- Dimensions : 29 x 18 x 12 cm
Our opinion:
This slicer is not only elegant, but also very easy to use. The safety arch avoids the risk of injury during cutting.
> See the offer of the Durandal Aper’Hop sausage slicer
Our tips for choosing a sausage and ham slicer
Why use a sausage slicer?
The sausage slicer has many advantages and offers a certain versatility that we do not necessarily expect:
A practical device: The sausage guillotine is a rather compact device (apart from professional models), which allows you to cut into thin slices mainly from cold cuts. It offers a quick and without difficulty cut, any sausage, even very dry and hard.
A security machine: When you cut delicatessen, it may happen that the knife is going through, and it is the assured accident! With a slicer, the cutting product is placed along the blade, placed on the support, and thus, the cut is made safely.
A versatile machine: Apart from cold meats, it is of course possible to use the slicer to cut other foods. This may be the case with fruit you want to present in thin and uniform slices (apples, pears, bananas), but also with vegetables (carrots, zucchini, eggplant), or even cheese. Indeed, for the preparation of certain dishes, it is necessary to have fine and equal cuts. With this device, it is significantly simpler and faster.
Before choosing a slicer rather than another, several important criteria should be checked:
Matter: The most classic products are made of wood, which brings a certain rustic touch and design in your kitchen, and when serving an aperitif. However, these are basic devices that cannot be used for professional purposes. For occasional aperitifs and user -friendly use, it will be perfect. If you want to invest in a more robust and durable product, in this case stainless steel will be indicated. These are generally larger but also more solid models. Stainless steel is also easier to clean.
Dimensions: Again, this criterion depends on the place you have available in your kitchen. Wooden products are generally more compact, and will be enough for occasional use. Stainless steel devices are more imposing.
Functions: Professional ham slices can be equipped with two blades, one smooth, and the other serrated, so as to be able to cut other foods such as bread. The advantage of a professional device is that it allows you to vary the slices, very practical for cutting different products (white ham, dry ham, cheese, bread, vegetables, fruit, etc.).
The type of blade: For electric products, it is generally in stainless steel, easy to clean and durable. For wooden products, it can also be stainless steel, even ceramic, which offers a precise cut. Please note, ceramics is a more fragile material, to be handled with care.
The price: For a manual model, count between 30 and 50 euros. On the side of electrical devices, the price can increase up to 400 euros. However, there are high -performance models at less than 100 euros that will do very well, even for regular use.
Once you have finished using the device, it is necessary to clean the cutting blade and the support well. It would indeed be a shame to leave meat residues that can cause bacteria proliferation. Cleaning the device depends mainly on the main material. In general, the cutting blade is removable, which allows it to be removed and washing it with soapy water. If the device is in stainless steel, you can do the same for the rest of the machine. Be careful not to cut yourself by removing the blade from the support. If the device is made of wood, it is preferable to clean it with a damp cloth, after having removed and cleaned the blade with soapy water.
To read also:
