Knots

[Ansio]

How is everyone tying off there salami? One end of the casing has a loop already, How do you tie the other end so it stays shut?

Thanks

 

[smokininthegarden]

I use zip ties, they are quick to put on and very strong.

Cal

 

[SmokinAl]

Agree, zip ties, or butcher twine is the easiest. If you want to be cool, get some hog rings & a pair of hog ring pliers. We just use string.
Al

 

[DougE]

Zip ties. Butcher cord also works, but I use zip ties on large casings.

 

[Winterrider]

I'm in Al's camp, string. Use to go the hog ring route but PITA

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Twine
Tripple knot.
Just like you would a regular knot except under over 3 times then pull tight (wear gloves) then knot it.

 

[indaswamp]

I'm assuming these are synthetic casings? As mentioned, zipties or you can twist tight and tie a bubble knot with twine...

 

[chopsaw]

Like said in post 6 . Go an extra time than you normally would when starting the tie . That way it won't slip back on you when you finish the knot and stays tight .
I also use zip ties , and I have the tool to tighten them .

 

[SmokinEdge]

Like said in post 6 . Go an extra time than you normally would when starting the tie . That way it won't slip back on you when you finish the knot and stays tight .
I also use zip ties , and I have the tool to tighten them .

The ole’ surgeon knot. Works perfectly. Zips also.

 

[indaswamp]

I too use the surgeon's knot when tying off salami. It just flat holds...and it's a bugger to untie if you need to, which is a good thing.

 

[indaswamp]

One thing I do when tying salami is I place them on a large sheet pan to tie and truss. I'll twist the open end closed while gently massaging the salami loop end to the now twisted end to even out the pressure on the mince. Then I will put a clothes pin on the twist letting it rest on the lip of the sheet pan. The clothes pin will not turn and will hold the twist in place. Then you can tie with two hands and really cinch the knot down tight between the clothes pin and the end of the salami. After the first surgeons knot I remove the clothes pin and trim away any excess casing leaving a 3/4" tag end. I'll do as Rick mentions and rotate the salami 180* then tie a second surgeons knot. Then rotate 180* again to tie a third and final surgeons knot. I have not had one come untied as of yet....

 

[BGKYSmoker]

See how we all do different things. I dont like zips on my collagen or natural casings unless the twine dont want to be good.