LEM Economy Meat Lug

Name: LEM Economy Meat Lug
Rating: 4.9 (136 reviews)

LEM Economy Meat Lug

$13.99

SKU: 663
UPC: 734494006636

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Transform your processing and harvesting and expand your possibilities with our Economy Meat Lug. Because of its low profile, this meat lug is the perfect size to fit underneath your BigBite® Grinder to catch everything you're grinding. Made out of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), this lug does more than just catch ground meat and game, it’s a great size and profile for meat trimmings, mixing sausage, mixing seasonings with meat for burgers, and for collecting fruits and vegetables during your harvest. Once you’re done using the lug, cleaning up is easy because it's dishwasher safe.

Compatible with our Reinforced Meat Lug Cover or Meat Lug Snap-On Lid (sold separately).

Specs

Construction: High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Capacity: Weight rated up to 50 pounds
Benefits: A meat processing and harvesting essential that fits under our BigBite® Grinders
Features: Low profile; reinforced handles; ribbed base; smooth finish in white; stackable with lid (lid sold separately)
Care Instructions: Dishwasher safe
Dimensions: Outer Dimensions: 21" W x 15" D x 5" H (including handles)
Certifications: NSF-certified

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Backed by a 1-year warranty and lifetime customer support

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ABOUT THE BRAND

THE LEADER IN GAME PROCESSING SINCE 1990

For generations, LEM Products has been the trusted leader in meat and game processing, with a journey that began in a garage and has grown into a legacy of innovation and quality. From humble beginnings, the dream was simple: to create reliable, high-performance equipment that empowers people to process, prepare, and preserve food with confidence. Today, that dream continues to thrive, guiding us to deliver exceptional products and unparalleled customer service. Whether you’re grinding for the first time, crafting delicious sausages, or making homemade jerky, we’ve made it easy to help you preserve the freshness of your harvest for longer. With over 1,300 products available for purchase on Meat Processing Equipment | LEM Products and in more than 3,500 retail locations across the US and Canada, we’re proud to be a trusted resource for home processors everywhere. At LEM, we believe the journey of home processing is both rewarding and empowering. It’s about taking pride in what you provide for your family and celebrating the process. We’re here to support you every step of the way, helping turn your food processing dreams into reality for years to come.

136 Ratings

4.9out of 5 stars

136 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 89% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 9% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 1% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 0% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 1% of reviewers

Rated 5 out of 5

Apr 10, 2025

Top quality

Perfect for my needs. Good quality and fits under big bite grinder

Dennis C

Rated 5 out of 5

Mar 21, 2025

Economy Lug

Excellent lug fits great under my grinder

Matthew L

Rated 5 out of 5

Feb 24, 2025

Just what I needed

Gary J T

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan 28, 2025

Perfect lug for 5lbs of meat

Perfect for holding 5lbs of ground pork butt. Like the lid so I can put it in my freezer to chill the chunks of meat before I grind.

Keith J

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan 20, 2025

Great meat lugs

I have bought these and the heavy duty one LEM sells and have had no problems with any of them. I have had these for several years and only wish I had bought them sooner.

Kevin M

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan 15, 2025

works very well

Steve B

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan 14, 2025

LEM Economy Meat Lug

Good product, does the job! Plastic liners make the clean up easy.

Anthony L

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan 14, 2025

Just what we expected and needed.

Jeffrey K

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan 10, 2025

Meat lug

The neat lug holds a lot of neat. Love it!!

Penny S

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan 1, 2025

Great looking,strong and easy to clean. Having numerous size meat buckets over the years it's sure nice to have 5 uniform size sturdy meat lugs that fit great in the fridge.

James R

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How many pounds does it hold?

Aug 23, 2020

The maximum weight capacity for the lug is 50 lbs.

Kim R.Aug 25, 2020

Can it fit in a dishwasher and is it dishwasher safe?

Mar 15, 2020

The overall dimensions is 21.25 x 15.75 x 5". The temperature range is 250 degrees Fahrenheit at the hottest and -100 degree Fahrenheit at the coldest.

Kim R.Mar 16, 2020

Will this fit with the #8 Countertop Grinder?

Matthew GJan 9, 2021

Yes, this meat lug will fit under our #8 Countertop Grinder.

Ian MJan 21, 2021

Where are these made?

Kayla BSep 27, 2022

These are made in the United States.

Mary BSep 27, 2022

Is there a particular liner which will fit the Economy Meat Lug the best?

Debra MOct 12, 2020

Our Meat Lug Liners are great for all our meat lugs. They are designed to be bigger than the lugs, so there will be excess. https://www.lemproducts.com/product/plastic-meat-lug-liners/lem-meat-lugs

Ian MDec 15, 2020

Do these lugs nest in each other?

ChrisOct 9, 2017

Yes, these lugs are designed to stack together.

David at LEM ProductsOct 9, 2017

Is this a food safe meat lug? I bought a supposed food safe meat lug from another place, only to be sent a Bus box, which is not food safe. Thanks! :)

AuroraJul 22, 2017

Yes, this meat lug is food-safe. The polyethylene tub is FDA-approved for use with food products.

David at LEM ProductsJul 24, 2017

Can these lugs be used to cure brisket for corned beef?

G.AOct 5, 2016

Yes, this lug can be used to store any food that will fit up to about 50 lbs.

Liz at LEM ProductsOct 7, 2016

Is this a Food Grade FDA approved container i.e: citric acid?

MannyFeb 11, 2016

Yes, this Economy Meat Lug is FDA Approved.

Liz at LEM ProductsFeb 12, 2016

Will the LEM Meat Lug Snap On Lid item# 1173 fit this Meat Lug?

TimNov 8, 2015

Yes - our Snap On Lid # 1173 will fit our Economy Meat Lug # 663.

Liz at LEM ProductsNov 10, 2015

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