Storing natural casings

[rod g15]

Hi from balmy northeast Iowa. 

Weird to be almost 50 degrees in Dec!

I've had a hank of natural hog casings stored in the fridge, salted, for 2 years. Only use 20 to 30 feet of them a year. 

Same situation for a hank of sheep casings for 1 year. How long can I store them this way?

Thanks, Rod

 

[pops6927]

General recommendation is a year, 2 years at most.  After 2 years I would doubt their worthiness, especially the lamb casings as they decompose faster.  Best thing to do is to make more delicious sausages!

 

[rod g15]

Thanks Pops, think I'll get some new ones, smaller package.

Rod