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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 size are the natural sheep casings? A: The natural sheep casings are twenty-six to twenty-eight millimeters in diameter. This size is ideal for making sausages that are approximately one and one-sixteenth to one and one-eighth inches when stuffed.
- Q: What is the length of the sheep casings? A: The total length of the sheep casings is approximately sixty yards. They come in various pieces, each with a minimum length of three feet, making them manageable for home sausage makers.
- Q: Are the natural sheep casings edible? A: Yes, the natural sheep casings are fully digestible and edible. They do not need to be peeled after cooking, allowing for a convenient cooking experience.
- Q: How do I use the natural sheep casings? A: To use the natural sheep casings, soak them in water prior to filling. This soaking process makes them tender and pliable, making it easier to load them onto stuffing tubes.
- Q: What types of sausages can I make with these casings? A: You can make various types of sausages, including snack sticks, breakfast links, cocktail franks, and even bratwurst. The casings are versatile and suitable for many sausage recipes.
- Q: Are these casings suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the natural sheep casings are suitable for both beginners and experienced sausage makers. Their manageable lengths and ease of use make them ideal for home sausage creation.
- Q: How should I store the natural sheep casings? A: You should store the natural sheep casings in the refrigerator at all times. When kept properly refrigerated, they have a long shelf life, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Q: Can I freeze the natural sheep casings? A: No, you should not freeze the natural sheep casings. Freezing can weaken and tear the casings, which may lead to bursting during cooking.
- Q: How do I preserve the quality of the sheep casings? A: To preserve the quality of the sheep casings, keep them in the refrigerator and avoid freezing. If they develop an odor when left unrefrigerated, refrigerate them again to reduce the smell.
- Q: What is the shelf life of the natural sheep casings? A: The natural sheep casings have an indefinite shelf life when stored in the refrigerator. They are packed in purified salt to maintain their quality and freshness.
- Q: Are there any special cleaning processes for the casings? A: Yes, the natural sheep casings undergo a strict cleaning process. They are always de-whiskered and never bleached, ensuring high quality and safety for sausage making.
- Q: Where are the sheep casings sourced from? A: The natural sheep casings are sourced from New Zealand and Australia. These regions are known for providing high-quality sheep casings for sausage making.
- Q: What should I do if the casings smell? A: If the casings develop an odor, place them back in the refrigerator. This will help the odor subside, as it is usually not a sign of spoilage.
- Q: What type of stuffing capacity do these casings have? A: The natural sheep casings can accommodate approximately fifty pounds of filling. This makes them ideal for producing larger batches of sausages.
- Q: Why are these casings considered premium quality? A: These casings are considered premium quality because they are classified as 'A-Grade', which means they have minimal holes and more strength, making them reliable for stuffing fine grinds.

