Thread: Homemade peanut butter

"Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> 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 just posted a similar, but different, nut butter and food processor
question at almost the same time as you - weird. I don't roast my own
but buy dry-roasted, unsalted nuts from Trader Joe's.

-S-

In article <[email protected]>, Dan Musicant
([email protected]) says...
> 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
>
Have you looked into the thunderstick?
http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/thunderstick.html

"Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> 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

I've used a Cuisinart food processor with good results. I've not made all
that much nut butter compared to you, but it has worked and may be worth
considering. Plenty of people have them so you may find a friend that will
let you try theirs for a batch to see the results.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> "Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
>> 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
>
> I've used a Cuisinart food processor with good results. I've not
> made all that much nut butter compared to you, but it has worked and
> may be worth considering. Plenty of people have them so you may
> find a friend that will let you try theirs for a batch to see the
> results.

So, now, how about a recipe please? Is it just ground peanuts or do you add
something?

Ed Pawlowski <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> "Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
>> 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
>
> I've used a Cuisinart food processor with good results. I've not made all
> that much nut butter compared to you, but it has worked and may be worth >
> considering. Plenty of people have them so you may find a friend that
> will let you try theirs for a batch to see the results.

I second the Cuisinart food processor. I've got three, 11-cup, 6 cup, and
mini-prep. All perform excellently for the tasks I use them for.

Be sure to hit the thrift shops and appliance repair places for the size you
want. I was able to replace my broken lids (stupid "new-and-improved"
design) with new units for cheaper than ordering a new part!

The Ranger

"Ophelia" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> I've used a Cuisinart food processor with good results. I've not
>> made all that much nut butter compared to you, but it has worked and
>> may be worth considering. Plenty of people have them so you may
>> find a friend that will let you try theirs for a batch to see the
>> results.
>
> So, now, how about a recipe please? Is it just ground peanuts or do you
> add something?

Peanuts, maybe a few drops of vegetable oil, and some salt. Turn on the
machine and let it rip. add tiny amounts oil if you want a thinner
consistency, salt to taste.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> "Ophelia" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>> I've used a Cuisinart food processor with good results. I've not
>>> made all that much nut butter compared to you, but it has worked and
>>> may be worth considering. Plenty of people have them so you may
>>> find a friend that will let you try theirs for a batch to see the
>>> results.
>>
>> So, now, how about a recipe please? Is it just ground peanuts or do
>> you add something?
>
> Peanuts, maybe a few drops of vegetable oil, and some salt. Turn on
> the machine and let it rip. add tiny amounts oil if you want a
> thinner consistency, salt to taste.

Thank you. I shall try that

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

Look at the offerings from a culinary supply house - the same stuff sold to
institutional kitchens and the like.

On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:40:41 -0400, "Steve Freides" <[email protected]>
wrote:

:I just posted a similar, but different, nut butter and food processor
:question at almost the same time as you - weird. I don't roast my own
:but buy dry-roasted, unsalted nuts from Trader Joe's.
:
:-S-
Yes, I just read your post and agree that the ~2 minute synchronicity of
those posts with similar subject (machine to make nut butters) is
uncanny.

Yep, $500-600 is a lot of money for a machine capable of making nut
butters. I Googled "homemade peanut butter" this morning and one of the
top hits was a site that offers a $40 machine dedicated to nut butters.
They are currently out of stock (they surmise that the increased
interest is due to the salmonella scare on peanut products), and I
submitted my email address to be informed when the machine is back in
stock. Don't know if I'll want it. It's only 50 watts, which raises
concerns. That seems very weak. The page is here:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/af12/zoom/

Dan

Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net

On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:49:58 -0500, Cheapo Groovo <[email protected]>
wrote:

:In article <[email protected]>, Dan Musicant
[email protected]) says...
:> 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
:>
:Have you looked into the thunderstick?
:http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/thunderstick.html

I'd never seen it. It's not available at that site currently and they
don't post a price. Seems unlikely that I could make up to 60 ounces of
smooth peanut butter with any convenience with that item. The pictures
at that site are tiny and I can't make out what the accessories come to,
but it doesn't look promising.

Dan


Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net

On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:31:06 -0400, "Ed Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote:

:
:"Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
:news:[email protected]. .
:> 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
:
:I've used a Cuisinart food processor with good results. I've not made all
:that much nut butter compared to you, but it has worked and may be worth
:considering. Plenty of people have them so you may find a friend that will
:let you try theirs for a batch to see the results.

Thanks. I think my sister may have one and I'll ask her.

Dan


Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net

On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:31:36 +0100, "Ophelia" <[email protected]>
wrote:

:Ed Pawlowski wrote:
:> "Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
:> news:[email protected]..
:>> 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
:>
:> I've used a Cuisinart food processor with good results. I've not
:> made all that much nut butter compared to you, but it has worked and
:> may be worth considering. Plenty of people have them so you may
:> find a friend that will let you try theirs for a batch to see the
:> results.
:
:So, now, how about a recipe please? Is it just ground peanuts or do you add
:something?

Sure. Ingredients:

60 ounces raw peanuts
1 teaspoon salt

Lately, I make enough to fill two 28 oz. jars, so I use around 60 ounces
of raw peanuts. Yesterday I bought almost 20 lb., raw peanuts in bulk at
my local Chinatown for $0.99/lb.

I place 30 oz. of raw peanuts on a large flat aluminum cookie sheet that
I've had for many years, and 30 oz. is as full as it will get with the
nuts as close together as can be without being double stacked. I place
this in a cold gas oven and then set the thermostat to 350. I set my
digital timer for 30 minutes and when it goes off I turn off the oven
but leave the nuts in there for part of the cool-down (this method takes
a little longer, but it saves on gas). After the oven is below 250 it's
OK to remove the sheet. I do this twice to get 60 oz. of roasted peanuts
(a similar if not identical process can be used to roast almonds).

I was filling the blender container with 1/2 the nuts (30 oz.), along
with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Salt to taste, but that's about the
amount that I prefer.

I blend until smooth. I use a pestle from a mortar and pestle (I made
the pestle some years ago from a cylindrical stick, but you could use a
spoon, certainly) to push down the nuts for the first part of the
grinding process, afterward stopping the motor occasionally and mixing
and pushing down unground nuts with a butter knife (ordinary table
knife). After a while the nut butter will actually swirl around in the
container by itself. Remove with plastic spatula to a large mixing bowl
from which I transfer into bottles. I keep one in the refrigerator, the
other unrefrigerated for use.

Dan


Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net

On Jun 26, 11:37*am, Dan Musicant (m...@privacy.net) 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

Ive tried it in a blender but found a food processor works better. I
made a batch of pecan butter the other day. If you like Oreintal
peanut butter sauce you
havent lived until you try it with pecan butter. Toasted sesame seeds
are also a nice addition to most nut butters.

Jimmie

Many thanks, Dan!

<saved>

Dan Musicant wrote:
> Sure. Ingredients:
>
> 60 ounces raw peanuts
> 1 teaspoon salt
>
> Lately, I make enough to fill two 28 oz. jars, so I use around 60
> ounces of raw peanuts. Yesterday I bought almost 20 lb., raw peanuts
> in bulk at my local Chinatown for $0.99/lb.
>
> I place 30 oz. of raw peanuts on a large flat aluminum cookie sheet
> that I've had for many years, and 30 oz. is as full as it will get
> with the nuts as close together as can be without being double
> stacked. I place this in a cold gas oven and then set the thermostat
> to 350. I set my digital timer for 30 minutes and when it goes off I
> turn off the oven but leave the nuts in there for part of the cool-
> down (this method takes a little longer, but it saves on gas). After
> the oven is below 250 it's OK to remove the sheet. I do this twice to
> get 60 oz. of roasted peanuts (a similar if not identical process can
> be used to roast almonds).
>
> I was filling the blender container with 1/2 the nuts (30 oz.), along
> with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Salt to taste, but that's about the
> amount that I prefer.
>
> I blend until smooth. I use a pestle from a mortar and pestle (I made
> the pestle some years ago from a cylindrical stick, but you could use
> a spoon, certainly) to push down the nuts for the first part of the
> grinding process, afterward stopping the motor occasionally and mixing
> and pushing down unground nuts with a butter knife (ordinary table
> knife). After a while the nut butter will actually swirl around in the
> container by itself. Remove with plastic spatula to a large mixing
> bowl from which I transfer into bottles. I keep one in the
> refrigerator, the other unrefrigerated for use.
>
> Dan
>
>
> Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net

"Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> 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

We use the large Cuisinart. Make Sunflower butter. Chop almonds, Walnuts,
Pecans also. No problem with Cuisinart. WW

[email protected] 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've seen some interesting heavy-duty blenders used for Indian cooking.
I can't remember any brand names, but they are like inexpensive
versions of a Vita-Mix (with a 1/2 HP motor) Might be worth investigating.

You could also add peanut oil when you start so the PB is thinner, then
let it settle and you can pour the oil back off the top when it separates.

I like PB made with salted redskin peanuts; I like the texture. :-P

Bob

"Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> 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.
>

Peanut and other nut butters were around long before food processors or
blenders, or for that matter electricity, were available. I don't know how
much peanut butter you make, but an old fashioned hand mill ought to do the
job.

Dan Musicant ([email protected]) wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> 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 wonder if a BLENDER is an appropriate tool for this task.
Particularly a consumer product;generally light duty items.
--
Jim Yanik
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at
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"Dan Musicant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:40:41 -0400, "Steve Freides" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> :I just posted a similar, but different, nut butter and food processor
> :question at almost the same time as you - weird. I don't roast my
> own
> :but buy dry-roasted, unsalted nuts from Trader Joe's.
> :
> :-S-
> Yes, I just read your post and agree that the ~2 minute synchronicity
> of
> those posts with similar subject (machine to make nut butters) is
> uncanny.
>
> Yep, $500-600 is a lot of money for a machine capable of making nut
> butters. I Googled "homemade peanut butter" this morning and one of
> the
> top hits was a site that offers a $40 machine dedicated to nut
> butters.
> They are currently out of stock (they surmise that the increased
> interest is due to the salmonella scare on peanut products), and I
> submitted my email address to be informed when the machine is back in
> stock. Don't know if I'll want it. It's only 50 watts, which raises
> concerns. That seems very weak. The page is here:
>
> http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/af12/zoom/
>
> Dan
>
> Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net

Looks interesting but 50 watts is worrisome, indeed. I just looked up
the little Sunbeam Oskar I use - even though it's small, it's got a 350
watt motor.

For anyone reading, I wouldn't limit oneself to just peanuts. We make
all sorts of nut butters here - we're partial to almonds, so we'll make
just that sometimes, or add other nuts to the almonds, e.g., some
peanuts, some cashews, sometimes both. It's all yummy and we've never
felt the need to add any salt or any sugar, just some olive oil (not
EVO, just plain olive oil) to thin it out a bit. We've also tried other
nuts but didn't like them, but others might, e.g., hazelnuts.

Dan, your name looks familiar - do I know you from a bike-riding email
list?

-S-