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Meat slicers that are used as slicing machines or deli slicers are tools common to butcher shops and delis where meats and cheeses are procured. More commonly today meat slicers, such as the Berkel meat slicer, are becoming widespread in homes as slicers have become easier to operate. Here at Berkel Sales and Service we have seen an uptick in the number of slicers especially the Berkel slicer. Home cooks are interested in investing in a solid piece of slicing equipment that can be passed down through the generations. As the meat slicer has a long standing history let’s take a look...

When you decided that you need a bread slicer, there are a variety of tips available to help you buy the right one. If you buy a slicer that does not have the settings that you need, it may end up being more work than it should be. If you buy a slicer that has too many settings, it can require additional training, which means that you aren’t gaining the productivity that you hope to with it. One of the first things that you need to establish is what types of bread, you will be working with. Various slicers are...

We know that some people are adamant about vacuum sealing their food at home. In addition, we know that many restaurants already use a commercial vacuum sealer. This home and restaurant kitchen equipment provides many benefits in just about any cooking environment. Consumers and businesses use commercial vacuum sealers for any or all of these eight reasons: It keeps meals fresh for longer. Foods stored inside vacuum-wrapped containers taste like they did when first prepared. The appearance and condition of items also stay intact. It prevents freezer burns and discoloration. The tight-sealed container that holds the food allows very little...

A commercial vacuum sealer offers a number of benefits. It’s capable of sealing in the food so that it can be placed into the refrigerator or freezer. You won’t have to worry about portioning, about using a lot of freezer bags, or about freezer burn. There are also easy ways to quickly prepare the food once it has been vacuum sealed. There are plenty of ways to benefit from a commercial vacuum sealer when you choose to make the investment. Learning of these ways can ensure you feel confident with your purchase – and that you know what model to...

A Berkel slicer can be one of the most important pieces of equipment that you have in your operation. Whether you are slicing meat or bread, it is capable of providing you with portion control as well as consistency within your operation. Slicers can be safer to use and easier to teach than knife handling skills. Food cost is a significant amount of your operational costs as a restaurant. Depending upon what you sell, you may have a food cost of 20 percent or more. Learning how to calculate food cost is critical so you can begin managing your expenses more...