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Discover the ideal natural casing for your sausage-making needs with our premium sheep casings. Designed for both amateur and professional sausage makers, these casings provide the perfect blend of durability and elasticity, enhancing the flavor and texture of your homemade sausages.
Our natural sheep casings are made from high-quality materials sourced from New Zealand and Australia. These casings retain their shape during cooking and allow for optimal smoke penetration, delivering that classic sausage snap that is highly sought after. Smaller diameter casings are perfect for crafting snack sticks, breakfast links, cocktail franks, and pepperettes, while larger diameters are suited for hot dogs and bratwurst. Each casing is cleaned, flushed, and salted to ensure freshness and quality, making them ready for immediate use. The casings come in various lengths, known as shorts, which are more manageable for home sausage makers.
Key Features:- Diameter: 24-26 mm, suitable for producing sausages approximately 1” - 1 1/16” when stuffed.
- High stuffing capacity of approximately 45 lbs, ideal for making wieners, frankfurters, or hot dogs.
- Versatile and edible natural casing that provides a classic sausage snap and is fully digestible.
- Approximately 60 yards of casing in several pieces (minimum 3-foot sections), making them easier to handle and reducing waste.
- Comes packed in purified salt, allowing for an indefinite shelf life when refrigerated.
- Carefully processed: de-whiskered and never bleached, ensuring well-designed for your sausage creations.
- Recommended storage in refrigeration for optimal freshness; avoid freezing to prevent damage.
Our natural sheep casings are perfect for home cooks and professional sausage makers alike. Their ease of use and well-made make them a reliable choice for anyone looking to create delicious homemade sausages. With these casings, you can confidently experiment with various recipes, knowing you have a top-grade product that enhances flavor and texture. Elevate your sausage-making experience with our premium sheep casings today.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What size are the natural sheep casings? A: The natural sheep casings are twenty-four to twenty-six millimeters in diameter. This size is ideal for making sausages like wieners and hot dogs.
- Q: How long are the natural sheep casings? A: The natural sheep casings are approximately sixty yards long. They are packed in shorter sections for easier handling during sausage making.
- Q: What are the materials used in the natural sheep casings? A: The natural sheep casings are sourced from sheep and are completely edible. They are processed without bleaching and are packed in purified salt.
- Q: How do I use the natural sheep casings for sausage making? A: To use the natural sheep casings, soak them prior to stuffing. This makes them tender and pliable, which helps in loading onto stuffing tubes.
- Q: Are these casings suitable for beginners? A: Yes, these casings are suitable for beginners. They are versatile and easy to use, making them perfect for home sausage makers.
- Q: Can I use these casings for different types of sausages? A: Yes, these casings can be used for various sausages such as snack sticks, breakfast links, and bratwurst. Their size makes them versatile for many recipes.
- Q: How should I store the natural sheep casings? A: You should store the natural sheep casings in the refrigerator. They have a long shelf life when kept refrigerated and should not be frozen.
- Q: What happens if I don't refrigerate the casings? A: If not refrigerated, the salted casings may develop an odor, but this subsides once they are placed back in the fridge. They remain safe to use.
- Q: How do I clean the natural sheep casings before use? A: The natural sheep casings are already cleaned and flushed during processing. You only need to soak them before stuffing.
- Q: How do I know if the casings have gone bad? A: If the casings emit an odor while unrefrigerated, they may not necessarily be spoiled. Returning them to refrigeration usually resolves this issue.
- Q: Can I freeze the natural sheep casings? A: No, you should not freeze the natural sheep casings. Freezing can weaken the casings and lead to tearing during stuffing.
- Q: What type of sausages are best suited for these casings? A: These casings are best suited for wieners, frankfurters, and hot dogs. Their size allows for a good 'snap' when bitten.
- Q: Do I need to peel the casings after cooking? A: No, you do not need to peel the casings after cooking. They are fully digestible and can be eaten along with the sausage.
- Q: What is the stuffing capacity of these casings? A: The stuffing capacity of these casings is approximately forty-five pounds. This makes them efficient for large batches of sausage.
- Q: Where are the sheep sourced from for these casings? A: The sheep for these natural casings are sourced from New Zealand and Australia. This ensures high quality and performance.

