Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths
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John Belvedere They will vary in length considerably from my experience. Sometimes I’ll case 5 lbs, other time times twice that or more. Don’t fret…soak an estimated amount for your project and if you have leftover just saturate with plain/kosher salt (non-iodized) and vacuum seal then refrigerate for later use.
Joe Hell said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
John Belvedere They will vary in length considerably from my experience. Sometimes I’ll case 5 lbs, other time times twice that or more. Don’t fret…soak an estimated amount for your project and if you have leftover just saturate with plain/kosher salt (non-iodized) and vacuum seal then refrigerate for later use.
The variation in length is common for natural casings. The very short lengths on a tubed casings is unusual though. That sounds like someone was trying to clear out some defective inventory.
Sheep casings can be a little more fragile and subject to blowouts, but you soon learn regulate the fill rate while stuffing and minimize them.
Hog casing are pretty durable and do not break all that often, unless you really mishandle them.
Paul
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Joe Hell said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
John Belvedere They will vary in length considerably from my experience. Sometimes I’ll case 5 lbs, other time times twice that or more. Don’t fret…soak an estimated amount for your project and if you have leftover just saturate with plain/kosher salt (non-iodized) and vacuum seal then refrigerate for later use.
The variation in length is common for natural casings. The very short lengths on a tubed casings is unusual though. That sounds like someone was trying to clear out some defective inventory.
Sheep casings can be a little more fragile and subject to blowouts, but you soon learn regulate the fill rate while stuffing and minimize them.
Hog casing are pretty durable and do not break all that often, unless you really mishandle them.
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John Belvedere They will vary in length considerably from my experience. Sometimes I’ll case 5 lbs, other time times twice that or more. Don’t fret…soak an estimated amount for your project and if you have leftover just saturate with plain/kosher salt (non-iodized) and vacuum seal then refrigerate for later use.
Joe Hell said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
John Belvedere They will vary in length considerably from my experience. Sometimes I’ll case 5 lbs, other time times twice that or more. Don’t fret…soak an estimated amount for your project and if you have leftover just saturate with plain/kosher salt (non-iodized) and vacuum seal then refrigerate for later use.
Thanks Joe, I always over estimate casing length. I’ve been down that road where I have plenty of farce left but ran out of prepped casings. Naturally the left over farce became patties.
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I need to experience using the natural casings one of these years as I’ve never been there. Not necessarily intimidated, just never used them yet.
@dennyo said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
I do too, just never have used them yet. Do you have much of a blow out issue? What do you believe are issues to deal with?
Trust me I’m not a newbie to sausage, just new to naturals. (oops, sorry I didn’t mean to leave it like that, LOL.)No matter how good you are an occasional blowout will happen. I’m a firm believer of prepping my casing way before stuffing time. I soak my casing in water with just a little bit of white vinegar. I soak them for an hour or 2 and change the solution and then soak for another hour then stuff or put in the fridge until the next day. Sheep casings are more tedious to use as they are thinner and more prone to blowouts. Plus the smaller size makes it that much difficult to load onto the stuffing tube (tubed casings help eliminate that problem). Hog casings are larger and thicker then sheep casings so they are more forgiving.
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@dennyo said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
I do too, just never have used them yet. Do you have much of a blow out issue? What do you believe are issues to deal with?
Trust me I’m not a newbie to sausage, just new to naturals. (oops, sorry I didn’t mean to leave it like that, LOL.)No matter how good you are an occasional blowout will happen. I’m a firm believer of prepping my casing way before stuffing time. I soak my casing in water with just a little bit of white vinegar. I soak them for an hour or 2 and change the solution and then soak for another hour then stuff or put in the fridge until the next day. Sheep casings are more tedious to use as they are thinner and more prone to blowouts. Plus the smaller size makes it that much difficult to load onto the stuffing tube (tubed casings help eliminate that problem). Hog casings are larger and thicker then sheep casings so they are more forgiving.
@DennyO John Belvedere has it pretty solid. Sheep casings are a bit more tender and can blow out easier than others. Proper casin prep is important, not over stuffing especially sheep casings, using the right size stuffing tube and loading the casings on properly. After a little practice you will have the hang of it.
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I rarely use anything but natural casings, with the exception of summer sausage. As John Belvedere stated, give plenty of prep soak time before you use them. That has been the key for me. When making a large batch, I’ll rinse them and leave to soak overnight in the refrigerator. They’ve been fine when the work starts in the morning. Without at least a 2 hour soak, they tend to be more prone to blowouts. Start stuffing slowly, and you’ll get the hang of how fast you can go. Good luck, and I’m sure you’ll do fine.
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I rarely use anything but natural casings, with the exception of summer sausage. As John Belvedere stated, give plenty of prep soak time before you use them. That has been the key for me. When making a large batch, I’ll rinse them and leave to soak overnight in the refrigerator. They’ve been fine when the work starts in the morning. Without at least a 2 hour soak, they tend to be more prone to blowouts. Start stuffing slowly, and you’ll get the hang of how fast you can go. Good luck, and I’m sure you’ll do fine.
Mean Dean
Here here. Exactly right rinse inside and out. They are surprisingly tough after the soak. -
John Belvedere said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
Awhile ago (before I found Walton’s) I bough a hank of 22-24mm sheep casings from a different supplier. I bought a hank because I hate the home pack lengths. Unfortunately the hank I bought were all 4-6 ft. lengths. Does anyone know the average casing length of Walton’s 22-24mm Tubed Natural Sheep Casings.
I hope you can share the source of those short length casing with the rest of us so no one else spends their money there.
I can’t imagine any reputable supplier selling casings like what you described.processhead said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
John Belvedere said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
Awhile ago (before I found Walton’s) I bough a hank of 22-24mm sheep casings from a different supplier. I bought a hank because I hate the home pack lengths. Unfortunately the hank I bought were all 4-6 ft. lengths. Does anyone know the average casing length of Walton’s 22-24mm Tubed Natural Sheep Casings.
I hope you can share the source of those short length casing with the rest of us so no one else spends their money there.
I can’t imagine any reputable supplier selling casings like what you described.Processhead, While I would like to share the name of the company that I purchased the sheep casings from I’m not. I’m so fed up with political, company and personal belief bashing that the net seems to have nurtured so well. I also do not want to bring any of that negativity here. I was brought up with the saying if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say it. I’m sure we all can agree that anything we have purchased from Walton’s exceeded our expectations. With that said I just bought their tubed sheep casings and I’m sure I’ll be very happy with them.
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Rather than start another thread,
What is the difference between the sheep and the hog casings?
I seem to remember the first is the diameter and the second was the ease to stuff?
Denny O’s-Smokey Bones
I’d rather be sit’in in a boat and thinking about God,
Than sit’n in church and thinking about fish’in! -
Rather than start another thread,
What is the difference between the sheep and the hog casings?
I seem to remember the first is the diameter and the second was the ease to stuff?
@dennyo said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
Rather than start another thread,
What is the difference between the sheep and the hog casings?
I seem to remember the first is the diameter and the second was the ease to stuff?
Those are the two key differences. Sheep casings also have a thinner wall thickness than hog casings.
I find that sheep casings are harder to put on a stuffer funnel tube if they are not sleeved. The thinness of sheep casing requires more dexterity to get them started on the tube.
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What are the diameter size differences?
Denny O’s-Smokey Bones
I’d rather be sit’in in a boat and thinking about God,
Than sit’n in church and thinking about fish’in! -
@dennyo said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
What are the diameter size differences?
For hog and sheep casings, go to the link. The column at the left breaks down the various casing sizes.
https://www.waltonsinc.com/casings-netting/natural-sausage-casings
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Sorry, “page not found” message from my phone
Denny O’s-Smokey Bones
I’d rather be sit’in in a boat and thinking about God,
Than sit’n in church and thinking about fish’in! -
@dennyo said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
Sorry, “page not found” message from my phone
Try it again. I fixed the link.
Paul
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@dennyo said in Tubed Natural Sheep Casings Lengths:
Sorry, “page not found” message from my phone
Try it again. I fixed the link.
processhead Eureka!! By George I think you’ve got it!
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