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The Sausage Maker Natural Sheep Casings 26-28mm for Sausages
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⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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Product Description
The Natural Sheep Casings by The Sausage Maker are ideal for home sausage makers looking to create high-quality sausages with a distinct “snap.” These casings allow for effective smoke penetration, enhancing the flavor of your sausages while providing durability and elasticity.
Crafted from premium sheep sourced from New Zealand and Australia, these casings are specifically designed for versatility in sausage making. Their smaller diameter makes them perfect for snack sticks, breakfast links, cocktail franks, and pepperettes, while larger diameters can be used for hot dogs and bratwurst. Each casing has been meticulously cleaned, flushed, and salted to preserve freshness and quality, ensuring a reliable product for all your sausage-making endeavors.
Key Features:- Diameter: 26-28 mm, resulting in sausages approximately 1 1/16”-1 1/8” when stuffed.
- Stuffing capacity of approximately 50 lbs, ideal for making plumper hot dogs and brats.
- Natural casings provide a classic sausage “snap” and are fully digestible—no peeling required after cooking.
- Approximately 60 yards in several pieces (minimum 3-foot sections) for more manageable use and reduced waste.
- Packed in purified salt for an indefinite shelf life when stored in the refrigerator.
- Easy to twist into links, allowing for custom sausage shapes.
- Strict cleaning process ensures casings are de-whiskered and free from bleaching, maintaining natural quality.
These natural sheep casings are perfect for both novice and experienced sausage makers who value quality and performance. By choosing these casings, you ensure that your sausages not only taste great but also maintain the traditional texture and appearance that consumers expect. With proper storage and handling, these casings will provide a long-lasting solution for all your sausage-making needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are natural sheep casings used for? A: Natural sheep casings are primarily used for making a variety of sausages, including snack sticks, breakfast links, cocktail franks, and pepperettes. They are also suitable for larger sausages like hot dogs and bratwurst.
- Q: How do I prepare the natural sheep casings before use? A: Before using the natural sheep casings, they should be soaked in water to make them tender and pliable. This process helps ensure easier loading onto stuffing tubes.
- Q: What is the size of the natural sheep casings? A: The natural sheep casings come in a size range of twenty-six to twenty-eight millimeters in diameter, which is ideal for producing sausages that are approximately one and one-sixteenth to one and one-eighth inches when stuffed.
- Q: How long are the natural sheep casings? A: The natural sheep casings are approximately sixty yards long and are provided in several pieces, typically with a minimum length of three feet per section.
- Q: How should I store the natural sheep casings? A: The natural sheep casings should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness and quality. When stored properly, they have a long shelf life. It is important not to freeze them, as freezing can cause weakening and tears.
- Q: What are the benefits of using natural sheep casings? A: Natural sheep casings offer several benefits, including durability, elasticity, and the ability to retain smoke flavor, which enhances the overall taste of the sausages. They also provide a classic sausage 'snap' when bitten.
- Q: Are the natural sheep casings ready to use? A: Yes, the natural sheep casings are cleaned, flushed, and salted to preserve their freshness and quality. They are ready for use after proper soaking.
- Q: Can I use natural sheep casings for freezing sausages? A: It is not recommended to freeze natural sheep casings or sausages made with them, as freezing can compromise their integrity and lead to more frequent bursts during cooking.
- Q: Where are the sheep sourced from for these casings? A: The natural sheep casings are sourced from sheep in New Zealand and Australia, ensuring high quality and standards.
- Q: What is the stuffing capacity of the natural sheep casings? A: The stuffing capacity for the natural sheep casings is approximately fifty pounds, making them suitable for larger batches of sausage making.