<![CDATA[I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst]]>I just made my first bratwurst using 32mm fresh collagen casings.
In all went well only had 2 blow outs ,but I couldn’t keep them twisted, then when I cut the twists the ends opened up.
Then when I grilled my brats burst open.
Please help I don’t understand why

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/3270/i-m-a-newbie-trying-to-make-bratwurstRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 23:32:30 GMTSun, 17 Jan 2021 18:12:18 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:15:47 GMT]]>Tex_77 Somewhere I imagine you have a text file that says “Jon’s answers” and they are just copied and pasted into the answers! Nicely answered BUT YOU"LL never catch me!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28853https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28853Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:15:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:25:43 GMT]]>Tubed hog casings are easier to use also, worth the extra money!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28839https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28839Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:25:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Tue, 19 Jan 2021 03:55:23 GMT]]>Agree! Hog casings for brats and sheep casings for breakfast links. Definitely better product!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28831https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28831Tue, 19 Jan 2021 03:55:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:15:18 GMT]]>Hog casings only please. Sheep for breakfast links. End product is much better.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28807https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28807Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:15:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Sun, 17 Jan 2021 23:32:18 GMT]]>I agree that hog casings are best for brats. I’ve used collagen and have the same problems, in fact, when cooked, the brats swell up and the collagen doesn’t ,resulting in swollen ends with a kind of restricted center…like the brat is wearing a girdle! Not a good bite thru either.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28735https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28735Sun, 17 Jan 2021 23:32:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:18:17 GMT]]>Hog casings are the only way to go! I used to use the collagen casings and had the same problems. Once I get the links cut apart after twisting, I throw them in the freezer long enough just to firm them up for vacuum sealing. That way the vacuum sealing doesn’t smash them and they keep their shape. I also think hog casings work much better when grilling.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28730https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28730Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:18:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:08:27 GMT]]>Tex_77
Looks like I’m going hog casings

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28729https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28729Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:08:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:05:02 GMT]]>Fat_Bob
Thanks I didn’t know that.
Looks like hog cases for me

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28728https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28728Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:05:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:02:04 GMT]]>Thanks I didn’t know that.
Looks like I’m trying hog cases.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28727https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28727Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:02:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:52:19 GMT]]>Collagen casings don’t hold a twist. You can freeze with twist in them and they will hold slightly better. As for the blowouts, cook them over lower heat and you should be good to go.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28725https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/28725Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:52:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst on Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:22:30 GMT]]>steelman said in I'm a newbie trying to make bratwurst:

but I couldn’t keep them twisted

Congratulations you just found, IMHO, the problem with using collagen casings everyone complains about. I tried them once and it made a mess out of my end product. Went back to the old tried and true hog casings and never looked back.

Welcome to the site steelman !

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