Hand blender portable#
Hand blender plus#

The broccoli soup was very, very smooth after 1 minute 32 seconds and there was no splattering and no chunks remaining. This model came with no attachments but did come with an instruction booklet with some recipe ideas and smoothie ideas. This model was one of the heavier units but its rubberized top and contouring for the hand did not make it feel heavy when blending. This unit has 5 speeds which gave it a nice level of control. We found it very easy to change speeds while blending and this model easily operates with one hand, so you can be sure to be securing the vessels of whatever you are blending with the other hand. The housing for the blades was fairly shallow which helped facilitate the cleaning and prevented the suction issue that several other models had when blending. This model was the only one that had 4 blades, which made it slightly more challenging to clean, but it was worth the effort for the blending power. When you first turn this blender on, at any power level, it starts slow and then gets to speed, which is really great for blending hot liquids and for control for more delicate preparations, like the mayonnaise. This unit clocked in with highest watts at 625, but was surprisingly quiet. Ideally, the appliance should be fully submerged in the mixing bowl.įor salsa and pesto, use a hand blender it is better than a food processor because the ingredients do not stick to the side of the bowl.This blender felt nice in the hand and was super easy to use.

If food is stuck around the controller buttons, use a cotton swab to remove it.ĭon’t use your hand blender to make small quantities of food. Do not let water get inside the housing of the unit. To clean the handle, carefully wipe it down with a damp sponge and soap or vinegar.

Run the blender in the bowl for no more than 30 seconds to break loose any food. To remove stuck-on food from an attachment, fill a bowl with hot water, dish soap, and/or vinegar. Some of the blade attachments can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Wipe down your attachments using a cloth or sponge with soap and hot water. Start by unplugging your appliance and removing any attachments. All you need is some standard dish soap, a sponge or cloth, a bowl filled with hot water, cotton swabs, and vinegar. The most important thing in caring for your hand blender is keeping it clean. Some models have awkwardly placed controls, which can cause frustration. Look for a model that allows you to move from speed to speed seamlessly with your thumb. Hand blenders usually come with a wand, a whisk, and a work bowl.īut higher-end blenders often include additional blades, a chopper, a slicer, and a grinder. Manufacturers usually sell bowls separately, too, if you need a replacement.

More expensive hand blenders come with work bowls that resemble food processors. The hand blender fits into the top of the bowl to chop, cut, mix, or blend the bowl’s ingredients. Inexpensive hand blenders come with beaker-style bowls in which you can immerse your blender to mix ingredients. Nearly all hand blenders come with a work bowl.

Hand blender portable#

Hand blenders come either with a cord or cordless.Ĭordless blenders are more portable and are rechargeable via a base that plugs into the wall.Ĭordless units are also more expensive than their corded counterparts. A longer arm gives more control, but a 20-inch arm will be trickier to store in a small kitchen than a six-inch one. This is an important factor as you need to immerse a hand blender into food to blend, whip, or stir. SizeĪ hand blender’s arm can range from six inches to well over 20 inches in length. That way, you can start at a high speed and gradually lower the speed to avoid overbeating. If you will be using your hand blender to whisk, look for one with more than two basic speeds. Hand blenders range from two-speed models (high and low) to models with 15 variable speeds. Tasks that need less energy, like making a simple smoothie, don’t require a turbo-charged engine. If you will be doing a lot of chopping, look for a hand blender with a lot of power. Hand blenders start as low as 100 watts, while higher-end models reach 800 watts or more.

Hand blender plus#

Modern hand blenders arrive with several different blending or whipping blades, plus attachments for chopping, grating, blending, and other tasks. The first commercial hand blenders were hampered by a limited number of blade designs and accessories. What to look for when buying a hand blender The blender can be put right in the cooking pot to puree. A hand blender is ideal for making soups, such as gazpacho or cream-based recipes.