Walton's Christmas Wish List: 10 Gifts for Hunters & Home Meat Processors
Looking for the perfect gift for the hunter or home meat processor in your life, but have no idea where to start? Walton’s has you covered. Whether they’re just getting into sausage and jerky making or they’re hunting for the last piece of equipment to complete their setup, these are the 10 gifts at the top of our Christmas wish list.
Each pick includes who it’s best for, the details worth knowing before you buy, and, where we have one, a budget-friendly alternative. Someone who processes one deer a year doesn’t need the same setup as someone who fills two freezers every season, so we’ll help you match the gift to the person.
You don’t need to know a grinder plate from a stuffing tube to pick a great gift. Start with a few simple questions:
- How much do they process? A deer or two a year is a different job than several deer, an elk, and a few hogs.
- What do they make most? Snack sticks and summer sausage point to mixers and stuffers. Jerky points to slicers and dehydrators.
- What do they already own? Some gifts, like the 50 lb Mixer and One Shot #22 head, are built to work with a Walton’s #22 or #32 grinder.
- What’s the budget? Look for the "Tighter budget?" note on each pick for a lower-cost option that still gets the job done.
For the deer hunter
If the hunter in your life goes after whitetails, mule deer, or elk, grinding is where most of their processing time goes. These two gifts make that job faster and easier.
Walton's #22 Meat Grinder
This is the grinder for the serious home processor who does big batches. A 1 HP commercial-grade motor powers through an entire deer in no time, and it’s the foundation for a full Walton’s setup since it connects to the 50 lb Meat Mixer and the One Shot #22 head.
- 1 HP, 750 watt commercial-grade motor
- Grinds up to 640 lb an hour (10.6 lb a minute)
- 304 stainless steel auger, pan, cover, and locking ring
- Reverse function and motor cooling fan
- Includes a stainless knife, 4.5mm and 10mm plates, stomper, and 3 stuffing tubes
- 5-year warranty
The Walton’s #12 or #8 Meat Grinder are smaller, lower-cost options. The #8 is small for a deer hunter, but with some patience it can handle a deer a year.
Walton's One Shot #22 Grinder Head
Snack sticks and summer sausage usually need two trips through the grinder. The One Shot does the coarse and fine grind in a single pass, which cuts grinding time dramatically and keeps the meat cold. That means better sausage and more time for holiday plans.
- Fits Walton’s #22 and #32 grinders
- Includes 3/16" (4.5mm) and 1/8" (3mm) plates, a kidney plate, and a dual grind knife
- Keeps meat colder by reducing grind time
- Ideal for snack sticks, summer sausage, and other cured meats
If they run a #12 grinder, the One Shot #12 Grinder Head brings the same single-pass grind to that model.
The One Shot #22 head and the 50 lb Meat Mixer are both designed to hook up to Walton’s #22 and #32 grinders. If you aren’t sure what grinder they have, take a quick look at the model number on the unit before you buy.
For the sausage maker
It seems like everyone is making snack sticks out of their venison these days. These gifts fix the two biggest problems home sausage makers run into: poor mixing and frustrating stuffing.
Walton's 50 lb Meat Mixer
Dry, crumbly snack sticks usually come from meat that wasn’t mixed long enough, so the fat melts out during cooking. This mixer helps any home processor get proper protein extraction on batches from 15 to 50 lb. Hook it to a Walton’s #22 or #32 grinder and the grinder motor turns the paddles, so no more hand-cranking through cured meat.
- Mixes batches from 15 to 50 lb
- Attaches to Walton’s #22 and #32 grinders, with a hand crank included
- Canister rotates and locks for easy loading and emptying
- Clear cover with a slit for adding seasoning while mixing
- Canister removes with 4 wingnuts for easy cleaning
- Adjustable feet to line up with different grinder heights
For smaller batches, the Walton’s 20 lb Meat Mixer doesn’t hook up to a grinder, but it still helps them get the right protein extraction for snack sticks and cured sausage.
Walton's 11 lb Sausage Stuffer
If you’ve ever watched someone try to stuff sausage off their grinder, you know what frustration looks like. Walton’s #1 selling hand crank stuffer handles everything from small diameter snack sticks to bratwurst to summer sausage, all from the same machine. It’s the stuffer used in all of the Meatgistics videos.
- Stainless steel frame, canister, and stuffing tubes
- 2-speed gearbox for fast loading and easy stuffing
- 4 stuffing tubes: 12mm, 16mm, 22mm, and 38mm
- 12mm tube works with 19mm snack stick casings
- Air release valve helps prevent air pockets
- Tilting, removable canister and 1-year limited warranty
Walton's 30 lb Electric Sausage Stuffer
This is a game changer for anyone who makes big batches. A foot pedal runs the motor, so they can guide casings with both hands and stuff sausage without a helper. The larger canister means fewer reloads, and built-in sensors stop the piston at the top and reverse it at the bottom.
- 30 lb stainless steel canister
- Electric motor with foot pedal, plus a manual handle for hand cranking
- 4 stuffing tubes: 12mm, 16mm, 22mm, and 38mm
- Storage drawer in the base for tubes
- Piston markings show how much meat is left
- Runs 1 hour with a 15 minute cool down, 1-year warranty
Start with the manual Walton’s 30 lb or 20 lb Sausage Stuffer now, or step down to the 20 lb Electric Stuffer.
Electric stuffers need some water in the meat to push snack sticks through a small tube. Walton’s recommends 0.75 to 1.5 liters of water per 25 lb batch. If your sausage maker never adds water, the hand crank 11 lb stuffer is the better pick for snack sticks.
For the jerky lover
Homemade jerky is the fuel of choice in the field. Even slices and a dehydrator that gets hot enough make the difference between good jerky and great jerky.
Walton's 12" Meat Slicer
A 12" blade and large carriage handle big whole muscle cuts, so they get bigger pieces of jerky that are all the same thickness. Even slices dry and smoke evenly. It’s perfect for slicing lightly frozen beef or wild game, and it slices cured and cooked meats paper-thin too.
- 12" stainless steel blade
- Adjustable slice thickness with a simple turn of a knob
- Die-cast aluminum body, 12 lb lighter than the previous 12" model
- Built-in blade sharpener
- Motor with cooling fan and waterproof switch
- 1-year warranty
The Walton’s 8" and 10" Meat Slicers have smaller blades and carriages. It will take longer and the pieces will be smaller, but they absolutely work.
Walton's 2k Sq. Inch Digital 12 Tray Dehydrator
Most dehydrators don’t get very hot. This one reaches 194°F, which makes it better for jerky than the majority of dehydrators on the market. With over 2,000 square inches of drying space, they can make a full batch at once, and the glass door lets them check progress without letting the heat out.
- 12 trays, each 15" x 11.25" (2,025 sq. in. total)
- Temperature range of 86°F to 194°F
- Digital panel with a 1 to 24 hour timer
- Glass locking door with interior light
- Includes tongs and a cooking tray
- Also great for fruits and vegetables
To protect the harvest
Your hunter spends a lot of time, effort, and money bringing home wild game. The worst thing that can happen is losing it to freezer burn. A chamber vacuum sealer keeps it safe for the long haul.
Walton's 2200 Chamber Vac Sealer
The 2200 bridges the gap between true commercial sealers and top-end retail models. Its oil pump pulls an impressive 99.6% vacuum, so hard-earned wild game stays protected for years. It’s small enough for a tabletop but powerful enough for a butcher shop.
- 99.6% vacuum for a near-perfect seal
- Powerful oil pump reduces packaging time
- Stainless steel construction with a digital control panel
- 10.25" seal bar
- Chamber size: 11" x 15" x 4"
The Compact Chamber Vac Sealer below gives them the advantages of a chamber sealer at a much lower price.
Walton's Compact Chamber Vac Sealer
Built for the weekend processor or home chef, this compact chamber sealer gives a better seal than a chamberless sealer at a similar price. At just 26 lb, it’s easy to move and store, and it’s small enough to stay on the counter or fit under most cabinets.
- Lightweight, 26 lb tabletop design
- Maintenance-free sealed dry pump with easy-to-read gauge
- Adjustable vacuum (0 to 30 seconds) and seal time (0 to 9 seconds)
- Automatic marinade function with 6 cycles
- Great for sous vide
- Takes bags up to 11.81" wide
If a chamber sealer isn’t in the cards, the Walton’s Fresh Seal Vac Sealer is a light-on-the-extras chamberless sealer that still does a great job.
A vacuum sealer is only as good as the bags in the drawer. Chamber sealers use chamber pouches, so consider tucking a box of Walton’s chambered pouches under the tree too.
If they've been VERY good
For the sausage maker who has spent all year earning a spot on the nice list, this is the gift that takes home processing to the next level.
Walton's 135L Drying Cabinet
Dry-cured salami and pepperoni are a serious step up from bratwurst or snack sticks. They require careful control of temperature and humidity for weeks at a time, and this cabinet handles both. It also dry ages beef for better tenderness and flavor, so it does double duty.
- Dual purpose: dry curing and dry aging
- Temperature range of 33.8°F to 71.6°F
- Humidity control from 60% to 85% RH
- 135 liter capacity, up to 50 lb
- Built-in UV light helps kill mold and bacteria
- Stainless steel interior, triple-layer glass door, and LED lighting
- Activated carbon filter and built-in security lock
Sadly, there’s no economy option for this style of sausage making. This gift is reserved for those who have worked all year to stay firmly on the NICE LIST!
| If they... | Put this on the list |
| Hunt deer or elk and grind their own | Walton’s #22 Meat Grinder |
| Already own a Walton’s #22 or #32 grinder | One Shot #22 Grinder Head, 50 lb Meat Mixer |
| Make snack sticks or summer sausage | 50 lb Meat Mixer, 11 lb Sausage Stuffer |
| Stuff big batches by themselves | 30 lb Electric Sausage Stuffer |
| Love homemade jerky | 12" Meat Slicer, 12 Tray Dehydrator |
| Fill the freezer every season | 2200 Chamber Vac Sealer |
| Are short on counter space | Compact Chamber Vac Sealer |
| Want to make salami or dry-age beef | 135L Drying Cabinet |
Whether they’re grinding their first deer, perfecting their snack sticks, or ready to try dry-cured salami, there’s something on this list that will get used long after the holidays. And if you still can’t decide, a Walton’s gift certificate lets them pick exactly what they need. Merry Christmas from all of us at Walton’s!
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