FREE CASINGS

[SmokinAl]

Hi guys, I am getting out of sausage & bacon making. So I am giving all my supplies to the first person who NEEDS some casings. My neighbors wanted my dry cure fridge & my MES, so they are gone. But I still have a very large stash of casings. Hog, several sizes, sheep, big red bologna, edible & non-edible collagen, beef middles, beef bung, also some UMAI casings, and much more, and also bacon hangers. I would prefer if you could come to my house & pick them up. But I can ship them, if you are willing to pay the shipping. I have not checked out what the shipping costs would be, but I have a full paper grocery bag full of stuff.
If you can’t pick them up I will check out the shipping costs. I would like these to go to someone who is new at sausage making & needs supplies, but if there is no newbie who wants them then I will give them to some of you that have been making sausage for a while. Please PM me if you are in need.
Al

 

[GaryHibbert]

That's a real generous offer, Al. I don't think you'll have them for very long. It will be a great start for somebody.
So, you're actually going to eat store bought bacon from now on?????? Or do you have a freezer full of it?? LOL
Gary

 

[SmokinAl]

Ha Ha, No Gary, no bacon in my diet from now on. I know I’ll probably cheat once in a while cause I still have a few packs of that Berkshire bacon I made a while ago in my freezer!
But the Doc says no cured meats anymore, and a bunch of other stuff too, but it’s all good. If I’m a good boy I’ll be around for a long time!
Al

 

[mike243]

Cured meats have always had a bad name when health is talked about, not sure about any food these days, I try to limit a lot of stuff but there's so much you just cant stop eating, prayers sent & hope you live a very very long life and I have to cheat on my diet some days just to stay sane lol

 

[SmokinAl]

Yea,I’ll probably cheat A bit too, but if I have all that stuff around the temptation will just be too great. I’m not going to live like a Monk.
Al

 

[DanMcG]

Get a second opinion!

 

[Winterrider]

Sorry to hear of that Al. They always seem to find fault with the good things in life.
Nice of you to offer your supplies.

 

[Fueling Around]

Sad day in charcuterie.
If you're going to cheat, wouldn't it be better with the bacon or the sausage you help your neighbor's hang on the hooks than commercial?

 

[bertman]

This is a little sad to read, although it is a very generous offer (no surprise, though). You've been a source of some very valuable advice.

 

[pineywoods]

Sorry to hear that your getting out of it bummer when the doctor says something like that. Very nice of you to offer it to a member here. If I were to drive all the way down to your place it would be to pay for and pick up that big slicer you have. lol

 

[smokerjim]

Very nice of you Al, listen to your doctor and stay healthy.

 

[SmokinAl]

Thanks for all the well wishes guys! I have had quite a few responses & have it narrowed to someone who seems like they really need this stuff, so I will be packaging it up today & taking it to the postal store to check on the various rates to the different zip codes. No need to worry about me I plan to hit 100 with Judy at my side. I’m now and have always been a fighter. If any of you missed this & really need this stuff PM me today.
Al

 

[SmokinAl]

OK I found the perfect guy, just got a used stuffer & bought a grinder, but that is about it. I think he will be pleasantly surprised, when he gets his package!
Al

 

[JC in GB]

Sorry to hear you are getting out of the sausage game. I just started so if you need a good home for those supplies, I am sure @TomKnollRFV and I would make good use of them.

JC