Hog casings.

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Hi All. I'm going to be making an attempt at some sausages/brats in the near future. Was wondering if you folks had any preferences in the brand of casings you've used. Are some better than others? Thanks!

[scottranda]

I bought some at Cabellas that worked well. I’ve also heard about Syracuse Casings.

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Were these the casings you used? https://www.cabelas.com/product/Home...0.uts?slotId=0

[scottranda]

Almost. Mine were just basic without the added seasoning and spices that this one looks like comes with. Same brand though.

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Thanks!

[Dr ROK]

I can only get salted ones unless I want to pay exorbitant shipping prices. Salted ones all seem to be pretty much the same.

[ColonialDawg]

I use these. So far, no complaints.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZTIGNA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Catmandu]

I've only made a couple batches of sausages so far, and used these same casings from Amazon. While I don't have anything to compare it to, they worked well.

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

I looked at these and had them in my shopping cart. I then ended up going with the LEM casings.

[EdF]

I've used Butcher and Packer quite a few times. They never disappoint. https://www.butcher-packer.com/

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Thanks for the link EdF. I ended up getting some LEM this time around, but I'll be sure to check out the Butcher Packer product in the future.

[JGo37]

That's a pricey site, but pretty comprehensive. I'm going to spend some time there...

[Beefchop]

I used to order mine from The Sausage Maker (www.sausagemaker.com), and have tried the kind you can find at places like Cabela's. Never noticed much of a difference between the brands, honestly.

[RickyBobby]

I’ve been experimenting in the world of sausage for a few months now myself. I’m by no means an expert, but I can tell you the the best casing I’ve used so far have been the ones pictured. I get them on Amazon and have been very happy. I have tried a few other brands of sausage casing that are available locally here in Houston and did not like them. They seemed to break a lot while I was stuffing them and also they just didn’t seem to have the same snap to them when cooked. Just my2 cents worth. Good luck!!!

[ColonialDawg]

Yup. These are the casings I linked on Amazon.com above.

[johnec00]

I've been using casings from the Craft Butchers' Pantry of late. I've used similar from Butcher-Packer and Southern Indiana Butchers Supply as well as the 25# sampler pack from LEM. All worked well, although the small packs are of varying diameters and are "shorts". I've settled on Craft Butchers' Pantry because I like to support an outfit that offers a wide variety of specialty casings at very reasonable prices.

https://www.butcherspantry.com/natural-casings/32-35mm-hog-casings

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Great, thank you for sharing the link johnec00

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Thank you everyone for your input. I'm already second guessing the pack I picked up locally, LEM. I think I'm going to order some from the places mentioned above and compare them. Cheers!

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Update: Made two kinds of links yesterday; Traditional fresh bratwurst and Italian sausage. For my first try at this I elected to go with the Butcher & Packer hog casings. Without anything to compare them to, I think they worked pretty well. I only used four lengths of casing, but all of them were in good condition. I did purchase some of the Oversea casings mentioned above and will be using those in the next couple of weeks on another batch. Thanks again for the advice.

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Thanks JGo37

[Dr ROK]

JGo37 , I'd be very interested in what you come up with for your Irish style.

[JGo37]

Dr ROK I marked this thread to follow it, and follow up with you. Stand by!

[w12x40]

Does the Butcher and Packer stuff come salted or fresh? How fast was shipping?

I've come into possession of a venison quarter, two picnic shoulders and a sausage stuffer. I want to plan a day where a couple friends and I make sausage, drink beer and smoke cigars by the fire.

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Same as EdF said. I received the shipping notice later the same day and had product by day 3.

[JGo37]

I've got the cigars! Just tell me when and where...

[w12x40]

Great. I wasn't sure if this was something perishable that needed coordination or if I could get it ahead of time. Thanks, folks. I'll let you know when it happens so you can stop by.