Casings questions??

[shoneyboy]

I usually buy my hog casings from a local butcher. He sells me a hank, packed in salt with a watery solution right out of his cooler…. I've never had a problem with what he sells me, but he only carries hog casings.....I use to buy them frozen in a little small packet, that will do about 50lbs…..but they were still only hog casings....I need some smaller casings for a hotdog experiment that I'm getting ready for soon.....I have been seeing them sold packed in salt at Bass Pro, but they are not refrigerated, just hanging on a hook on the shelf…..They are salted, but I have never bought any like this and I have concerns about how they are stored……..What is the protocol on how they need to be stored? Should they be refrigerated ? Frozen ? or is just off the shelf like this ok? Thanks for any information.....ShoneyBoy

 

[boykjo]

I haven't done this but If casings are not available near by sold in a salt solution I would get the casings packed in salt, remove them and place them in a mason jar with distilled water and some non iodized salt and soak them for about a week or two in the fridge, then use......
 

 

[fpnmf]

Geezz  read yer other post will ya...sheeesh...hahahahahahahahha

Hey!!

 Send me yer snaily and I will send you a pack of these...for a future trade....

http://www.eastmanoutdoors.com/sausage-casings-sheep

I used these for dogs I made..got 4 packs..I can live without one...

     Craig

 

[diggingdogfarm]

If you decide to purchase casings, I would avoid the "home-pack" casings, they're 2nds, in that they're different diameters and lengths......it's much better to get a full hank of good casings.

There's also the collagen option, although I hate the things for anything other than some snack sticks...that may be the way to go while practicing because a hank of sheep casings is quite expensive.


~Martin

 

[boykjo]

You DA man Craig.............. If he dont want them I'll trade for em.......

 

 

[shoneyboy]

Hey Craig, I'm all over the place these days !!! I PM you like 2 minutes ago, my ADHD has kicked in fully and I'm like a 3 legged cat in a litter box !!!! 

Wide open these last few weeks.......ShoneyBoy.......

Geezz  read yer other post will ya...sheeesh...hahahahahahahahha

Hey!!

 Send me yer snaily and I will send you a pack of these...for a future trade....

http://www.eastmanoutdoors.com/sausage-casings-sheep

I used these for dogs I made..got 4 packs..I can live without one...

     Craig

 

[shoneyboy]

DDF, the home-pack casing are just a lot of short pieces and are just enough to aggravate you, I use to pay $5.00 for a packet....I can get a hank cheaper these days....$18.00 and I always wind up getting some extras when I visit him !!

If you decide to purchase casings, I would avoid the "home-pack" casings, they're 2nds, in that they're different diameters and lengths......it's much better to get a full hank of good casings.
There's also the collagen option, although I hate the things for anything other than some snack sticks...that may be the way to go while practicing because a hank of sheep casings is quite expensive.
~Martin

 

[fpnmf]

You DA man Craig.............. If he dont want them I'll trade for em.......

 

OOOOOOHHHHHHHH yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will send ya some too!!!

I want some of the "Piss off the Pope super secret Basa mix"....

 

[shoneyboy]

You DA man Craig.............. If he dont want them I'll trade for em.......

 

2X's on that !!! On a side note I was thinking that we need to start a trading post kind of thing....Would anyone else be interested ? Trade some thing native to there area with someone else ?

 

[smoking b]

2X's on that !!! On a side note I was thinking that we need to start a trading post kind of thing....Would anyone else be interested ? Trade some thing native to there area with someone else ?

I was under the impression that's what the exchange section was all about. Am I way off track??

 

[fpnmf]

I dont care for the official trade stuff...

I have to like ya to trade with ya...

I used to do trades in my cigar forum..but ya end up getting crap after ya sent something nice.

 

[daveomak]

I haven't done this but If casings are not available near by sold in a salt solution I would get the casings packed in salt, remove them and place them in a mason jar with distilled water and some non iodized salt and soak them for about a week or two in the fridge, then use......
 

Joe.....  What % / Deg salt solution do you suggest....   never seen casing in water... some also have mentioned adding some vinegar to the solution...   All my casing come packed in salt and that is the way I store them.....   Time for Dave to learn more stuff...... 

 

[boykjo]

Hey Dave....I buy casings in salt solution locally for regular sausage links

locally I gt these

casings.jpeg

• boykjo
• Nov 5, 2012

I have to go to B&P to get any other sizes or sheeps.. They also sell in salt solution. Wish sausage maker would sell them in salt solution.. would prefer to buy from a sponsor.

I have experienced the salt solution casing become silky smooth when soaked for a few hrs in fresh cold water and when they are on the tube they dont dry out so you dont wind up getting blow outs... The salt solution ones stay soppin moist the whole time on the tube.. I have extended tubes so I load a lot on there....

I would guess about a 1/2 cup of non iodized salt and 1 cup of distilled water

 

[daveomak]

So it is a saturated salt solution I would guess.... Always salt sitting in the bottom of the bag  ??.....

 

[boykjo]

yep.. next time I buy a hank I'll measure the contents to get a better ball park mix

 

[shoneyboy]

Found these for you Boykjo........Quote:http://www.sausagemaker.com/21800homepaknaturalsheepcasings1pack.aspx     I never thought about actually looking for them.....I had a brain fart......Duh !!! ....I've always been fixed on buying locally and never order anything......It is a being cheap thing.......Not really, it's a I have a kid in collage and one in middle school thing....."Daddy piggy bank"...is killing me !!!  I keep telling myself "ONE DAY" I'll have my life back......or at least have some money to pay for me to have some fun........jk......Just like on the bottom of my post " Live life to the fullest and enjoy every minute of it, you only get one chance at it. Make it count!!!!" I have fun with what ever I do !!!! SB

Hey Dave....I buy casings in salt solution locally for regular sausage links

locally I gt these

casings.jpeg

• boykjo
• Nov 5, 2012

I have to go to B&P to get any other sizes or sheeps.. They also sell in salt solution. Wish sausage maker would sell them in salt solution.. would prefer to buy from a sponsor.

I have experienced the salt solution casing become silky smooth when soaked for a few hrs in fresh cold water and when they are on the tube they dont dry out so you dont wind up getting blow outs... The salt solution ones stay soppin moist the whole time on the tube.. I have extended tubes so I load a lot on there....

I would guess about a 1/2 cup of non iodized salt and 1 cup of distilled water

 

[boykjo]

hey mike,   Page not found....... I am assuming sausagemakers natural casings are packed in salt... Can you redirect me to the link for casings in salt solution

 

[fpnmf]

hey mike,   Page not found....... I am assuming sausagemakers natural casings are packed in salt... Can you redirect me to the link for casings in salt soluti

http://www.eastmanoutdoors.com/sausage-casings-sheep

 

[boykjo]

http://www.eastmanoutdoors.com/sausage-casings-sheep

Is that what you have craig?

 

[big casino]

I usually buy my hog casings from a local butcher. He sells me a hank, packed in salt with a watery solution right out of his cooler…. I've never had a problem with what he sells me, but he only carries hog casings.....I use to buy them frozen in a little small packet, that will do about 50lbs…..but they were still only hog casings....I need some smaller casings for a hotdog experiment that I'm getting ready for soon.....I have been seeing them sold packed in salt at Bass Pro, but they are not refrigerated, just hanging on a hook on the shelf…..They are salted, but I have never bought any like this and I have concerns about how they are stored……..What is the protocol on how they need to be stored? Should they be refrigerated ? Frozen ? or is just off the shelf like this ok? Thanks for any information.....ShoneyBoy

natural casings just need purifeied/canning salt on them and they will last almost forever, I keep mine refrigerated, but really you don't have too, but they will get an odor if you dont, if they are packed in salt just rinse them well and allow them to soak in clean water for a while  and they will soften up, even the ones in brine needs this step, and  like Dave said you can add a tsp of vinegar to them while they are soaking I have heard claims that this will allow the casings to be  clearer so your sausage looks better to it helps make them more pliable, don't know if either are true but I do this, I don't know if storing them in vinegar would be a good idea since it is a low acid, it may make them weak.

I am lucky enough to have a casing co in driving distance from my house, I'm  not sure of their shipping prices but I find their prices competitive

http://stores.pghspice.com/-strse-Casings-cln-Natural-Casings/Categories.bok