Can anyone recommend a good food processor? Mine broke. Specifically I want it to be able to make hummus with alacrity.

a year ago by DominusOfMegadeus to c/asklemmy

I enjoy having multiple options and or attachments if possible, but I don't want to sacrifice any individual functionality. Something reliable would be a pre-requisite.

Fondots 31 points a year ago

My wife worked at a fancy kitchen store for a long time. She tested out a whole lot of small appliances, demo'd them for customers, saw what people returned and exchanged, etc. and generally knows what's what.

And her general advice is to go breville for basically every small kitchen appliances. I can really only think of 4 exceptions- KitchenAid for stand mixers, Vitamix for blenders, croquade for waffle makers, and the Ninja Crispi for countertop air fryers.

I've really put our breville sous chef through it's pages over the years, Shen had it since before we started dating to easily more than 10 years, and it's still going strong.

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Reverendender 8 points a year ago

I’ve had good luck with most of my Breville devices. This tracks. Tell her I say thanks! (I love my Breville BOV900BSS Air Fryer toaster oven though, so she’s right AND wrong! 😂)

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Fondots 6 points a year ago

We do also have a breville toaster oven/air fryer (slightly different model though) and do love it. Probably use it more and get better results from it than our regular oven.

It is not, however, the greatest air fryer out there. It's certainly passably but we definitely get better results from the crispi, and the Ninja is much easier to clean.

I whole-heartedly recommend their toaster ovens without reservation. And if you lack the storage/counter space for a dedicated air fryer o it will certainly do.

My one wish is that they'd make a toaster oven with a rotisserie.

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protist 5 points a year ago

Breville toaster oven gang rise up. It has pretty much replaced my gas oven, which I'll only use in the rare instance I'm cooking something that won't fit in the toaster oven. Best money I ever spent

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Reverendender 5 points a year ago

It preheats so much faster, and fits a small turkey. Why use the energy for the big one? Mine is also a fairly good dehydrator.

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rainwall 1 point a year ago

While I second the breville recommendation in general, I have the Breville food processor. It's lovely and does everything, but it's not heavy enough. It's heavy, but lacks the real weight it needs to counter its serious motor. I have to hold it while using it, which makes it cumbersome.

It does an excellent job, especially at grating and slicing with its adjustable disc, but it annoys me enough that the blender gets used as a food processor more often than it should.

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Fondots 2 points a year ago

I honestly can't say I've experienced that.

It might be that newer or different models are lighter, like I said, mine is over 10 years old.

Or it could be down to something goofy like your countertops being smoother than mine (not unlikely, I have some shitty laminate counters that are pretty beat to hell)

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rainwall 4 points a year ago

Don't know for sure. It's the 1000w, 12 cup model. It mainly has issues when I'm chopping something dense with the standard blade.

It won't jump off the counter, but if I don't have a hand on it, it will shift and try to "shake" walk away.

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Fondots 2 points a year ago

Mines a 16 cup model, so that could be the difference.

I don't think mine has ever moved at all when I'm using it, and I've done just about everything you could ever want to do with a food processor.

The only time I've seen it struggle with anything was when I had it almost full of ground beef to make homemade hot dogs. It got it done, but it wasn't happy about it, and I'm pretty sure that emulsifying that sort of quantity of meat would be a struggle for any machine that could reasonably fit on a countertop.

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Jankatarch 11 points a year ago

Alacrity... the terminal?
/j

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Mouselemming 9 points a year ago

Hummus is best made in a blender. Smooth and fluffy. Also a blender is good for making nut butters. I use the 710 ML bullet on my Ninja and a can of chickpeas with just a little of the liquid as the base for hummus (plus lemon, garlic, olive oil, etc.). I have to puree all my husband's food so it gets used almost daily and it's holding up well. Noisy though.

A food processor is best for things like chimichurri or pesto, where you want to keep a little texture. And of course all the other things it can do. I have one but it isn't especially good, I've had better.

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JohnnyEnzyme 7 points a year ago

This is something of a branch-off point, BUT-- if you envision doing any 'hard grinding' prep (like grinding nuts in to nut butter) or making fresh juice from fruits & veggies, well then, VITAMIX blenders have a pretty great reputation for being real workhorses. For that reason they're pricey just as you'd expect, but can still be found used online, or in thrift stores, etc.

They also have strong, generous warranties as I understand it, being covered for up to 10yrs I think, with shipping costs covered both ways. I personally have my eye on them as someone who already has a couple juicers, but doesn't like the idea of having leftover pulp. (plus, juicers can be a pain to clean on a regular basis) So for a Vitamix, the whole juice prep is done right in the single container, easy to clean afterwards, and if you still don't want the pulp, you can strain it out.

Okay, there's my dos centavos.

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Curious_Canid 6 points a year ago

Vitamix blenders truly are in a class by themselves. As far as I know, they're the only blenders that include cooling fans to keep the motor from overheating. And if you do somehow manage to overload it, the thing automatically shuts off until it has cooled down to the point where it's safe to run again. They're virtually impossible to damage, short of active vandalism.

Their motto really should be "Fuck the worst case scenario."

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JohnnyEnzyme 3 points a year ago

Excellent! I didn't know those things, but it gives me even more confidence. Thank you.

(what I didn't mention above is that yes, I actually did irrevocably ruin the motor in a blender, one time when I was trying to make some nut butter)

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SreudianFlip 4 points a year ago

I bought mine refurbished directly from Vitamix and saved a fair bit. Daily usage, so I wanted the full warranty.

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JohnnyEnzyme 2 points a year ago

Mind sharing the model and price?

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SreudianFlip 4 points a year ago

The 5200, kind of a modern version of the classic original.

It was around $550 CAD, about $150 off at the time. Search the manufacturer’s website for “reconditioned”, and keep checking as the stock changes.

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Reverendender 3 points a year ago

I have actually used one for hummus (although not nut butter, which I DO do) and it does work well. However there are 2 inherent problems: hummus is sticky and gets flung to the sides and sticks, so you have to go in with a spatula several times during your blend to scrape the sides. The second is that the bottom is narrow, because it’s a blender of course, and the blades take up a lot of that small space, so getting your hummus out of there is annoying and difficult, and there’s always a lot of waste because you can’t get it all.

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JohnnyEnzyme 3 points a year ago

Yeah, I get you on that stuff. If it helps, when making hummus (oof, it's been a while), I've found that adding oil or water helps with that kind of thing. And I happen to greatly prefer creamy hummus to thick, so...

Alternatively, what I've done, after manually removing as much as I can, is to add some water (doesn't need to be too much) cover the container, and shake it all around. Then pour the result back in to your main hummus, mix, and Bob's your avuncular figure. You should be able to get most of the goodness that way.

Last thing-- I do believe Vitamix makes a huge range of models, so I'd guess that there would likely be fat-bottomed models as well. (thanks, Freddy)

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actionjbone 2 points a year ago

You said doo-doo

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JohnnyEnzyme 2 points a year ago

Well, I certainly hope so.

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WoodScientist 6 points a year ago

Wirecutter:

https://www.nytimes.com/...

Consumer Reports:

https://www.consumerreports.org/...

I've posted a pdf of the Consumer Reports article here.

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roofuskit 3 points a year ago

Chiming in to remind people to check with their library to see if it gives them full access to Consumer Reports.

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WoodScientist 4 points a year ago

Yup! They're great. We decided to splurge for a subscription this year, but they're the GOAT when it comes to consumer reviews.

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Reverendender 4 points a year ago

I subscribe to them. But they are not ALWAYS correct, and sometimes are out of date, and sometimes it’s just numbers, without any written analysis. So I like to solicit multiple sources of opinion and experience.

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QuarterSwede 3 points a year ago

And they’re quite a bit off for electronics. Rtings is WAY better.

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Reverendender 2 points a year ago

Do you like the Rtings pick for best noise cancelling headphones? I have a knee jerk aversion to anything audio coming from Sony for sound quality, but I believe the headphones might be different?

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QuarterSwede 2 points a year ago

Americas Test Kitchen also recommends the Cuisinart 14 cup food processor.

Gotta confirm. It’s built like a tank and bloody heavy. Wife has had one for over 15 years and it still works as well as it did when she first got it. It may as well be commercial grade. It may be expensive but you won’t ever have to buy another.

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SreudianFlip 3 points a year ago

I inherited my cuisinart food processor, it’s from the early ‘80s or so, going strong. I do use a stick blender a lot more, though.

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SGGeorwell 6 points a year ago

The secret to alacritous hum is to soak the chickpeas in water with a little baking soda. Makes it restaurant smooth. Any processor will do.

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WhosThatWITCH 2 points a year ago

How long do you usually soak them, please?

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SGGeorwell 2 points a year ago

For raw chickpeas: Overnight. Make sure the water level is twice as high because they expand quite a bit.

For canned chickpeas you simmer them for 20 mins with a teaspoon of baking soda.

For both, rinse thoroughly.

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WhosThatWITCH 2 points a year ago

Thanks very much

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Greddan 6 points a year ago

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xylogx 5 points a year ago

Take a look at stick blenders. They are very versatile and eliminate a lot of the junk that comes with traditional food processors/blenders.

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MrsDoyle 6 points a year ago

I agree - I make a lot of soup, and can use the stick blender directly in the saucepan. So much easier to clean than a jug blender.

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Canopyflyer 5 points a year ago

I have the following two food processors:

Cuisinart Food Processor, 14-Cup

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, 24-Ounce Mini Food Processor

I have owned a 14 cup Cuisinart food processor for quite some time. I bought the one linked above back in 2018 to replace an older Cusinart that was exactly the same, except it had a white base. The older one's motor died after 25 years. The newer one is going on 7 years and it still looks and works like new. It comes with the grater and mandolin attachments, as well as the normal and dough blades.

The smaller 24oz processor is indispensable in my kitchen. It does a much better job than the large one when I have to cut a recipe in half. It's easier to setup, use and clean. However, it is not quite as heavy duty as its larger brother. I have to replace it about every 8 years or so. It actually sees a lot more use than the larger one in my kitchen.

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Reverendender 1 point a year ago

Does the 24 ounce work as a spice grinder?

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Canopyflyer 1 point a year ago

It can, kinda. If you have a lot of spices to grind, it will work. If you just need a tablespoon or so, then it's a bit bulky for that.

For spices I use this one: KrupsKRUPS F203 Grinder

It works for any amount.

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Brkdncr 4 points a year ago

Breville.

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socsa 4 points a year ago

It's the Cuisinart. The OG.

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Treczoks 4 points a year ago

There are two good food processor companies: KitchenAid if you have the money, and Kenwood if you want something professional, but still affordable.

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Brutticus 4 points a year ago

I generally trust America's test kitchen for reccomendations for these kinds of things.

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Reverendender 2 points a year ago

Sold

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PodPerson 3 points a year ago

Top o the line: Robot Coupe (expensive, but will last forever)

Inexpensive but good enough and will do the job well: the Ninja one with the multiple attachments (blender base with a food processor and other things to go on top). We have one and it’s been working out well.

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TherapyGary 3 points a year ago

I've been using this one for like 7 or 8 years now with no complaints

https://hamiltonbeach.com/...

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philpo 2 points a year ago

Bosch Optimum with the integrated scale.

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BillDaCatt 2 points a year ago

A few years ago I was looking at buying a new food processor and a new blender. I wanted to buy something that would not wear out easily and that I could probably still get parts for if either one ever needed repair. Price was a bit of a factor but I was willing to pay for quality. I finally settled on a Cuisinart 14 cup food processor (DFP-14BKSY) and a Vitamix Standard (5200) blender. Both are professional quality and have been very reliable since the day I bought them more than five years ago.

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Wallaby 2 points a year ago

My neighbor always makes the best hummus. He asked what I was using after I kept making unsatisfying batches and when I told him I used a food processor, he said that was the problem. He uses a shark blender I believe and it is the perfect consistency. The blender is a lot easier to clean too compared to the food processor.

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tal 2 points a year ago

I think that pretty much any food processor can do hummus. Not exactly a heavy load.

I use a small Kitchenaid food processor from some time back. Works fine (and hummus is really the reason I have it).

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Humana 1 point a year ago

https://www.seriouseats.com/...

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speendle 1 point a year ago

Massively helpful if you actually say where you live...

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beveradb 1 point a year ago

I don't have any personal advice to offer but I have a consumer reports subscription so I pasted your message into the CR apps chat feature in case it might help you; here's the response:

If you want a reliable food processor that can whip up hummus quickly and comes with multiple options or attachments—without sacrificing performance—we’ve got a few top picks from our latest CR tests.

Our staff consistently recommends the Cuisinart Pro Custom 11 DLC-8S. It has an 11-cup capacity, separate slicing and shredding discs, and excellent ratings for chopping, slicing, and shredding. It’s also quiet and dishwasher-safe, making cleanup easy. There were no notable flaws in its performance, and it’s built to last with a 3-year motor warranty.

If you want something with a few more bells and whistles, the Breville The Paradice 9 BFP638 offers a dough blade, dicing kit, and organizer, plus a 30-year motor warranty.

Both models are versatile, reliable, and should make hummus with ease. For more tips, check out our Food Processor & Chopper Buying Guide.

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