How to handle natural casings

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boykjo boykjo When you place the unused casings back in the storage container you mention that you drain the excess water and add the salt. So the casings are just hydrated and not stored in a brine “solution”, correct? Also, after you add the salt, how to you mix the casings/salt? By hand, shake the container?
 
boykjo boykjo When you place the unused casings back in the storage container you mention that you drain the excess water and add the salt. So the casings are just hydrated and not stored in a brine “solution”, correct? Also, after you add the salt, how to you mix the casings/salt? By hand, shake the container?
The casings are in a large bowl of water after rinsing the salt off them. It makes it easier to remove what you need while the casings are submerged in water. After you have taken what you needed there is no need for the extra water to store. The casings are saturated enough so all you need is to add the salt to the casings and store. The saturated casings and salt will be enough to keep them brined. I mix like I'm scratching my scalp. Hope this helps
 
The casings are in a large bowl of water after rinsing the salt off them. It makes it easier to remove what you need while the casings are submerged in water. After you have taken what you needed there is no need for the extra water to store. The casings are saturated enough so all you need is to add the salt to the casings and store. The saturated casings and salt will be enough to keep them brined. I mix like I'm scratching my scalp. Hope this helps
Ditto. I'd really advise against shaking, stirring or otherwise aggressively mixing the casings in the salt. Just gently pour salt around them. If you get aggressive you will get a tangled mess that is hard to undo.
 
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