LEM Products

Choose a grinder for home or high-volume processing, with select models grinding twice in one pass and compatible attachments adding further uses.

Make homemade sausages with stuffer options for different batch sizes, experience levels, and processing needs.

Help preserve food freshness, reduce freezer burn, and store a variety of foods for longer at home or on the go.

Make homemade jerky, snacks, and dried foods from meat, fruit, and vegetables with a choice of dehydrator sizes.

Prepare deli-style cuts of meat at home, with model options for slicing other foods and some frozen or tougher meats.

Blend ground meat for sausage-making and food processing with a selection of manual and heavy-duty mixer configurations.

Prepare homemade jerky and meat snack sticks with equipment for shaping ground meat, slicing and tenderizing cuts, and dehydrating food.

Seasonings and enhancers help home processors add varied flavors to homemade jerky, sausage, snack sticks, and other meat products.

Add high-temperature cheese to sausages, snack sticks, and burgers in Swiss, hot pepper, or cheddar varieties.

Choose from natural and manufactured casings, including convenient no-preparation and pre-tubed options, to suit different homemade sausage styles.

Handle meat processing and harvesting with lugs and accessories that support carrying, cleanup, liquid separation, and convenient storage.

Package meat efficiently and prepare it for freezer storage with supplies that help protect food, organize portions, and simplify sealing.

Process poultry with equipment for cutting, scalding, feather removal, and bird handling, plus replacement plucker fingers for ongoing use.

Learn practical techniques for processing, preparing, and preserving food at home, from dehydrating produce to making sausage and preserving game.

Get help choosing, using, maintaining, and troubleshooting LEM products, with assistance for parts and service needs.

Equipment, cutting implements, replacement parts, and smoking consumables for butchering, grinding, mixing, stuffing, slicing, and smoking meat.

Products: LEM Meat Grinders, Meat slicers, Meat mixers, Meat Lugs and Accessories

Equipment, casings, seasonings, and ingredients for home processors to prepare, flavor, stuff, and form sausages and snack sticks.

Products: Sausage stuffers, Sausage casings, Meat mixers, LEM Meat Grinders, Meat Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers, High-temperature cheese

Equipment for small-scale poultry processors and homesteaders to handle, scald, pluck, and cut harvested birds.

Products: Poultry Processing Equipment

Appliances, forming equipment, attachments, and seasonings for consumers to make jerky, meat snack sticks, and dried fruits and vegetables.

Products: Food dehydrators, Jerky-making equipment, Meat Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers

Vacuum sealing equipment, freezer packaging supplies, and instructional books for home processors to package food, limit freezer burn, and preserve harvests.

Products: Vacuum Sealers, Freezer Storage and Meat Packaging Supplies, Food Processing and Preservation Books

LEM Meat Grinders

LEM’s meat grinder range includes electric BigBite® and MightyBite® models for home use and high-volume meat processing. Options range from compact grinders to larger-capacity models, with selected grinders processing up to 13 or 17 pounds per minute. DualGrind™ models and adapters grind meat twice in a single pass. Compatible attachments add functions such as jerky slicing and tenderizing, patty making, and juicing. The accessory selection also includes grinder cleaning and care products, component extractors, replacement knives and plates, and a ground-meat packaging system.

• Grind Twice In One Pass
  DualGrind™ technology processes meat through two grinds during one pass, saving the effort of carrying out the stages separately.
• Process More Meat Per Minute
  Choose a listed high-capacity model for processing larger volumes: the #22 is rated for up to 13 pounds per minute and the #32 for up to 17 pounds per minute.
• Choose A Model For Your Needs
  Compare compact home-use grinders and larger models by size and stated capacity.
• Add More Food Processing Uses
  Selected attachments extend compatible grinders beyond meat grinding, supporting jerky preparation, patty and snack-stick making, and juicing.
• Maintain Equipment And Package Meat
  Use accessories to clean and lubricate equipment, remove or replace grinder components, and package ground meat more quickly.
• Select Features That Fit Your Setup
  Model-specific options include the #8 MightyBite® grinder’s motor, gears, and handle, and the #32 BigBite® grinder’s stainless-steel construction and storage drawer.

Sausage stuffers

LEM’s sausage stuffer range includes manual vertical and motorized models for making homemade sausages. Capacities include 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 50 pounds, with options suited to newcomers, hunters, home processors, and higher-volume processing. The range includes stainless steel vertical stuffers and an entry-level 5 lb. model with plastic stuffing tubes. Compatible accessories include stuffing tubes in different materials and sizes, casing closure and air-removal tools, patty and sausage-link formers, and cleaning tools. Compatibility and included sizes vary by accessory.

• Match Capacity To Your Batch Size
  Choose from listed capacities for different processing needs, from smaller batches to high-volume work.
• Choose A Preferred Operating Style
  Select a manual vertical stuffer or motorized model to suit your setup.
• Process Larger Sausage Batches
  The motorized BigBite range includes larger-capacity options, including a 50 lb. model described for high-volume processing.
• Choose Materials And Sizes
  Select among stuffer and tube options with different materials and sizes; available configurations vary by product.
• Load And Close Casings More Easily
  Choose compatible tube designs for casing placement and use hog ring tools to close filled casings.
• Form Patties And Sausage Links
  Compatible attachments help make uniform patties or hand-cranked sausage links in adjustable lengths.
• Clean Equipment And Remove Casing Air
  Use dedicated tools to remove air pockets from filled casings and clean stuffing tubes and equipment.

Vacuum Sealers

LEM offers countertop, cordless, heavy-duty, and chamber vacuum sealers for home food preservation. The models help store foods for extended periods, lock in freshness, preserve nutrients, and prevent freezer burn. Chamber models use chamber sealing technology to extend the shelf life of home-packaged perishables, with the MaxVac Pro+ designed to package foods including meat, fish, and liquids.

• Preserve Food For Longer
  Vacuum sealing helps store food for extended periods, lock in freshness, and prevent freezer burn. The MaxVac 300 is also described as preserving nutrients.
• Extend Perishable Shelf Life
  Chamber sealing technology helps increase the shelf life of home-packaged perishables.
• Package Foods And Liquids
  Choose models designed for a range of foods, including meat, fish, and liquids.
• Seal Foods On The Go
  Use the cordless MaxVac Go to store foods while away from home.
• Choose A Heavy-Duty Sealer
  Select from heavy-duty models, including the commercial-grade MaxVac 1000.

Food dehydrators

LEM offers countertop food dehydrators in several tray capacities for making beef jerky, snacks, and other dried foods. Models are available with 5, 6, 10, or 16 trays, including digital and stainless steel options. The dehydrators can be used with meat, fruit, and vegetables.

• Make Homemade Jerky And Snacks
  Prepare beef jerky, snacks, and other dried foods at home.
• Choose From Four Tray Capacities
  Select from dehydrators with 5, 6, 10, or 16 trays.
• Fit Dehydrating Into Countertop Spaces
  The 5-tray digital model is described as a countertop-size appliance for jerky and snack making.
• Select A Stainless Steel Model
  Choose a stainless steel BigBite 10-tray or 16-tray dehydrator.

Meat slicers

LEM offers meat slicers in several blade sizes, including belt-driven models and heavy-duty, commercial-grade BigBite® slicers. Depending on the model, they slice boneless meats into deli cuts and can also handle foods such as cheese and bread. Some models are described as suitable for slightly or partially frozen meat and tougher cuts.

• Slice Boneless Meat Into Deli Cuts
  Prepare boneless meat in deli-cut portions with slicers offered for home food processing.
• Choose Heavy-Duty Commercial-Grade Models
  BigBite® slicers are presented as heavy-duty, commercial-grade options.
• Slice Cheese, Bread, And Some Frozen Meat
  Select models support slicing cheese and bread as well as slightly or partially frozen meat.
• Slice Tough Meats
  The BigBite® 8½-inch model is described as handling demanding cuts.
• Select From Multiple Blade Sizes
  Choose among the listed blade sizes to suit your preference.
• Choose A Belt-Driven Slicer
  The listed 7½-inch and MightyBite® 8½-inch slicers use belt-driven operation.

Meat mixers

LEM’s meat mixer range includes MightyBite® manual mixers and BigBite® heavy-duty fixed-position and tilt models. Designed for mixing ground meats and supporting sausage-making, the manual options include 10 lb. and 20 lb. capacities.

• Blend Ground Meat
  Mix ground meats as part of food processing and sausage-making.
• Mix Meat By Hand
  Use the hand-crank mixer to blend meat without a motorized mixer.
• Choose A Mixer Configuration
  Select a fixed-position or tilt BigBite® mixer.
• Select A 10 Or 20 Lb. Mixer
  Choose between the listed 10 lb. and 20 lb. manual mixer models.

Jerky-making equipment

LEM's jerky-making range includes dehydrators, jerky makers, grinder attachments, and bundles for preparing homemade jerky and meat snack sticks. Dehydrators dry meat and other foods, while the Jerky Cannon forms jerky and snack sticks from ground meat. A BigBite grinder attachment combines jerky slicing and tenderizing, and bundles bring together tools for making jerky at home.

• Dehydrate Meat And Other Foods
  Dry meat for homemade jerky, as well as fruit, vegetables, and other foods.
• Shape Ground Meat Into Jerky
  Form ground meat into jerky or meat snack sticks with the Jerky Cannon.
• Slice And Tenderize Meat
  Use the 2-in-1 attachment with a compatible grinder to prepare meat for jerky.
• Get Tools For Homemade Jerky
  Choose a bundle designed for beginners or experienced jerky makers, with tools to support homemade jerky preparation.

Meat Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers

LEM offers Backwoods® seasonings and flavor enhancers for homemade meat products, including jerky, sausage, snack sticks, and other processed meats. The assortment includes jerky and sausage seasonings, spices and rubs, marinades and sauces, meat cures, and flavor-enhancing ingredients such as trehalose, soy protein concentrate, FREEbind, powdered smoke, and encapsulated citric acid. Options include Korean BBQ, spicy pickle, hot honey, hickory, and teriyaki profiles, along with variety packs.

• Season Homemade Jerky And Sausage
  Choose seasonings and kits intended for jerky, fresh or cured sausage, and snack sticks.
• Enhance Natural Meat Flavors
  Use listed flavor enhancers to enhance natural flavors in homemade meat products.
• Choose Distinct Meat Seasoning Flavors
  Select from a range of listed flavor styles for homemade meat products.
• Explore Seasoning Packs And Kits
  Browse variety packs, bundles, and kits covering several seasoning types and meat preparations.

High-temperature cheese

LEM Products offers Backwoods® high-temperature cheese in Swiss, hot pepper, and cheddar varieties, along with a variety bundle. The cheese is offered for adding to sausages, snack sticks, and burgers.

• Add Cheese To Sausages, Snacks, And Burgers
  Use the cheese in sausages, snack sticks, and burgers.
• Choose From Multiple Cheese Varieties
  Select Swiss, hot pepper, or cheddar cheese, with a variety bundle also available.

Sausage casings

LEM offers sausage casings for homemade sausage, including natural hog and sheep, collagen, fibrous, and plastic options. The selection includes fresh and smoked collagen casings, mahogany and clear styles, hot dog casings, and different sizes. Some collagen casings require no preparation, while pre-tubed natural sheep casings are preserved in salted brine and attached to a straw. A variety pack includes six types of casings.

• Explore Multiple Casing Styles
  Choose among natural and manufactured casing types for different sausage-making preferences.
• Skip Casing Preparation
  Listed collagen casing options are described as requiring no preparation.
• Load Pre-Tubed Casings More Easily
  The casings arrive attached to a straw and preserved in salted brine.
• Try Six Casing Types
  Explore six casing types in one selection.

Meat Lugs and Accessories

LEM offers meat lugs for processing and harvesting, including heavy-duty, general-duty, economy, drain, and mini options. The range also includes liners, drain trays, snap-on lids, and covers. Selected lugs are made from high-density polyethylene, some have reinforced handles, and low-profile models fit beneath BigBite grinders. Accessories support cleanup, liquid separation, transport, covering, and stackable storage.

• Resist Cracking, Splitting, And Warping
  The heavy-duty lug's HDPE construction is described as helping it resist cracking, splitting, and warping.
• Separate Liquids And Simplify Cleanup
  Drain accessories elevate food above liquid, while liners help reduce the effort of cleaning meat residue from lugs.
• Carry Lugs More Securely
  Double reinforced handles make the general-duty lug easier and more secure to carry.
• Fit Beneath BigBite Grinders
  Position compatible low-profile lugs beneath BigBite grinders during processing.
• Secure And Stack Lug Contents
  Use lids and covers to secure contents during transport and support covered or stackable storage.

Freezer Storage and Meat Packaging Supplies

A selection of supplies for preparing meat and other foods for freezer storage, including ground-meat packaging systems and bags, vacuum-sealer bags and rolls, freezer paper and tape, freezer sheets, meat lugs, and closure tools. Options support packaging ground meat, wild game, farm-raised meat, pet food, beef, and sausage. Poly-coated freezer paper is heavy-duty and designed to resist moisture and freezer burn, while packaging kits and tools help streamline wrapping and sealing.

• Package Ground Meat In Less Time
  The system is designed to package ground meats in one-third the time of freezer wrapping.
• Help Protect Food From Freezer Burn
  The paper's coating resists moisture and freezer burn, helping keep food fresh during freezer storage.
• Choose Bags For Different Meats
  Choose bags identified for different meat types and uses.
• Store Food In Multiple Bag Formats
  Choose bags and rolls in different sizes and formats; zipper-top bags can be resealed and reused.
• Seal Meat Bags More Easily
  Choose twist-and-seal equipment or hog ring plier kits for closing meat bags.
• Wrap And Separate Freezer Portions
  Use tape and dispensers for wrapping, sheets to separate portions, and cutters to prepare paper.
• Identify Freezer-Ready Packages
  Identify stored beef, pork, and deer packages.
• Carry And Organize Meat
  Lugs and accessories support handling and storage, while the mini lid secures contents and enables stackable storage.

Poultry Processing Equipment

LEM poultry processing equipment includes shears, a scalder, an electric plucker, a harvest station, a poultry shackle, and replacement plucker fingers. The products support cutting, scalding, feather removal, and bird handling. The scalder has a 13-gallon stainless steel tub for 1–2 chickens, while the plucker has a 20-inch stainless steel drum designed for 1–2 chickens.

• Remove Feathers And Restore Plucker Performance
  Process 1–2 chickens in a drum designed for feather removal and replace worn fingers to help restore plucking speed.
• Scald One To Two Chickens
  Use the stainless steel tub to scald 1–2 chickens before feather removal.
• Secure Birds For Processing
  Use the cones and shackle to secure birds during handling and scalding, with the station designed to reduce strain.
• Cut Poultry And Bones
  Use the spring-loaded shears to cut poultry and bones; non-slip handles support comfortable handling.

Food Processing and Preservation Books

LEM’s food processing and preservation books cover practical ways to make and preserve food at home. Topics include dehydrating fruits, vegetables, meats, and herbs; canning, freezing, pickling, brining, drying, and cold storage; jerky and sausage making; and curing and smoking meat, fish, and game. The selection also includes guides to making cheese, butter, and yogurt, homesteading and preserving a harvest, and preparing venison and deer. Some guides offer beginner-friendly, step-by-step instruction, while cookbooks provide recipes and detailed techniques.

• Learn A Range Of Preservation Methods
  Explore methods for preserving fruits, vegetables, herbs, and meats.
• Explore Meat Preservation And Sausage Making
  Learn multiple preservation techniques and follow sausage-making guidance from choosing meat through cooking.
• Learn To Dehydrate Foods And Make Jerky
  Follow guidance for drying a range of foods and preparing jerky from different cuts and forms of meat.
• Process And Prepare Venison With Confidence
  Find guidance covering deer from field dressing and butchering through cooking and preservation.
• Make Dairy And Homestead Foods At Home
  Explore guidance on dairy making, growing fruit, and preserving a harvest.
• Follow Practical Guides And Explore Recipes
  Use instructional books and recipe collections for food preparation and preservation.

Customer and technical support

LEM Products provides customer service and technical support for product selection, assembly, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Customers can contact the company by phone at (877) 536-7763. Support also includes parts and service assistance; a customer review describes replacement parts being shipped the same day after the customer called and provided photos of an issue.

• Get Guidance For Product Use
  Get assistance with assembling, using, and maintaining LEM products.
• Access Parts And Service Support
  Contact support for parts, service, and product problems.
• Find The Right Product
  Get help choosing a LEM product.
• Call Customer Support
  Speak with LEM customer support by calling (877) 536-7763.