Sausage Casing Storage

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

I have a package of hog casings in a brine solution that has been factory sealed and refrigerated for the past five years. Life and pure laziness have gotten in the way. Trying to get back to doing all the things i used to do this year. Are they still good or should I throw them out? Cant remember where i got them but it was likely one of the reputable online places.

 

[indaswamp]

Still good.... They are packed in brine and the high salt concentration keeps them. I use a 1 gallon bucket with a snap on lid. I would just keep them in the package until you are ready to use them. But then put in a container, pour 1/2 cup of salt on them and fill the bucket up with water within 1/2 inch to the top. Store in fridge until the next time.

 

[chopsaw]

That should still be good . Open them up .
Look through this .

How to handle natural casings

Thought I would post up what I do with natural casings. I use naturals 99.9% of the time when making sausages be it sheep or hog casings. I get compliments about how the casing are very delicate and have a perfect snap when you bite into the sausage. I believe the quality of the casings is part...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[DougE]

I'd use them. Casings stored in brine under refrigeration will pretty much last forever.

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

Awesome. Thanks for the replies. Now what sausage to fill them with when i get back from vacation.

 

[driedstick]

Yep I agree with the above comments,,, use them you are good,,,, Chopsaw has a great link there

 

[chopsaw]

Here ya go . I saved the bucket from TSM to store mine in , but you can read the label .

 

[DougE]

Awesome. Thanks for the replies. Now what sausage to fill them with when i get back from vacation.

Nuremberg brat or Italian for fresh, or a nice jalapeno/cheddar for smoked. Just depends where you want to go with them.

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

I saw a brat recipe @jcam222 posted i would like to try. Not sure if recipe is available in weights instaed if tsp etc.

 

[jcam222]

I saw a brat recipe @jcam222 posted i would like to try. Not sure if recipe is available in weights instaed if tsp etc.
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It was posted like that by @Polka and mans it is amazing

 

[Polka]

I saw a brat recipe @jcam222 posted i would like to try. Not sure if recipe is available in weights instaed if tsp etc.
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Hey! Glad you liked it. Sorry to have been MIA. It really is spot on for flavor and aroma! Just like the Oktoberfest Tent! Prost! R

 

[jcam222]

Hey! Glad you liked it. Sorry to have been MIA. It really is spot on for flavor and aroma! Just like the Oktoberfest Tent! Prost! R

Good to see you pop in. My friends go bonkers over your brat recipe.

 

[indaswamp]

Good to see you pop in. My friends go bonkers over your brat recipe.

Mine too!!! Great Recipe Polka!