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Do hog casings go bad? I have some that are a year old and not sure if they go bad. Also whats the best way to store them? These were just in a kitchen cabinet, should they be stored cold?
So they dont need refrigerated until they are opened? Mine are not open but they have not been stored in the refrigerator. Do you think they are still good?
SS, If they were never opened and they are vac sealed they should be fine. Is it a small home use pack?? There maybe a use by date on the pack ?? I don't believe the casing are refrigerated at the warehouse, I receive mine in the mail and put in the fridge out of habit even when unopened.They can throw off a bit of an odor when left out but it goes away when refrigerated.
Its $20.Not worth the chance.As others have mentioned they will last years in the fridge as long as they are well packed in salt.Ive had plenty of lenths that were rinsed out that werent needed during stuffing.......repacked well with salt and reused years later.Good luck:)