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    The first time I used the 40mm x 18” ring bologna casings, I read the directions and it says to soak for 15 minutes in a 15% salt solution, at 15 degrees Celsius. I did this for several batches and I’ve always wondered why?
    Today I was looking at the casings on the website and it says to soak in Luke warm water for 10 minutes. Now I’m really wondering which is better and why?041487D9-90CD-4752-B315-094177AD3D64.jpeg D439DC6D-CBDA-474F-8383-2EA922590EED.jpeg

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      The first time I used the 40mm x 18” ring bologna casings, I read the directions and it says to soak for 15 minutes in a 15% salt solution, at 15 degrees Celsius. I did this for several batches and I’ve always wondered why?
      Today I was looking at the casings on the website and it says to soak in Luke warm water for 10 minutes. Now I’m really wondering which is better and why?041487D9-90CD-4752-B315-094177AD3D64.jpeg D439DC6D-CBDA-474F-8383-2EA922590EED.jpeg

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      ksbowman83 i soak them in luke warm water, never tried the 15 rule so not sure which is better

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        I’ve always done mine in 1.5" fiber cases but do have the ring bologna cases for next time. Are you using excalibur ring bologna mix? I use trail bologna seasoning from butcher and packer in Detroit. Like it a lot but do want to try the excalibur. Everything from waltons is so good.

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          I’ve been wanting to try making some ring bologna…any insights?

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            I’ve been wanting to try making some ring bologna…any insights?

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            RJ Adventures insight…git’r done. What else ya need to know? Pretty much just like summer sausage and snack sticks. Just different seasoning and casings.

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              RJ Adventures insight…git’r done. What else ya need to know? Pretty much just like summer sausage and snack sticks. Just different seasoning and casings.

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              twilliams I have everything to make them, just haven’t had the time since I’ve been dealing with making the other stuff… 25lbs hot dogs/bologna, and about 40 lbs worth of sticks this week on top of my 72 hour work week…I need a vacation just to clear out some meat from the freezers! Haha I have 3 uprights and a chest to work down before the next cow butchering day 🤣

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                I’ve always done mine in 1.5" fiber cases but do have the ring bologna cases for next time. Are you using excalibur ring bologna mix? I use trail bologna seasoning from butcher and packer in Detroit. Like it a lot but do want to try the excalibur. Everything from waltons is so good.

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                smokinbubba I am using Walton’s ring bologna and Lebanon bologna seasonings. They’re both really good. I actually did the math and mixed them this time because I had small amounts of both left.

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                  I’ve been wanting to try making some ring bologna…any insights?

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                  RJ Adventures It’s pretty easy, just like snack sticks or summer sausage. Just different casing and learning to tie off the end with the string already attached to the other. I like to smoke mine until internal temp of 130 and then sous vide. Cooks way faster and no case hardening.

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                    The problem that I have with the ring bologna casings is when they are wet they are hard to crimp. The hog rings seem to slide off! Anyone saw this or has had a similar experience?

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                      The problem that I have with the ring bologna casings is when they are wet they are hard to crimp. The hog rings seem to slide off! Anyone saw this or has had a similar experience?

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                      Pivodog I twist the untied end and then use the excess string from the already tied end to to the open end. Haven’t had any issues with it slipping.
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                        Pivodog I twist the untied end and then use the excess string from the already tied end to to the open end. Haven’t had any issues with it slipping.
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                        ksbowman83 Okay, I’ll try that technique next time. Thanks!

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                          Pivodog I twist the untied end and then use the excess string from the already tied end to to the open end. Haven’t had any issues with it slipping.
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                          ksbowman83 That’s funny, Here’s what I did last time!

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