Alternative to Sheep's Casings

bigkahunaranch · 08-02-2012, 09:29 AM

Most all of my sausage making involves using hog casings.
But I came across a recipe for a hotdog that I would like to tryout.
I am looking for something to use as a substitute for Sheeps casings, mainly because they cost anywhere from $53.00 to $60.00 for an order.
And they are not something I would use very much.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

gtr · 08-02-2012, 10:21 AM

I could figure out a way to send you some of the ones I have (need see what the best way to pack 'em is). I bought some and it'll be more than I'll use in a long time. I'd be more than happy to send some along, so hit me with a PM if interested.

columbia1 · 08-02-2012, 10:23 AM

For a natural casing in that size range you are stuck with sheep-casings, there are plenty of uses for leftover sheep casings like pepperoni sticks and breakfast sausages. If you never tried natural casings for breakfast sausage you are truely missing the best tasting sausage you ever had!!

Fishawn · 08-02-2012, 10:58 AM

Typically Bass Pro or Cabela's carry smaller bags of sheep casings in the $7-$10 range, or try Amazon also.

Warning when opening a bag that's been sitting at room temp...... They stink.....

On edit, looks like the $15-$18 range now...... Been a year since I bought some.... WOW!

bigkahunaranch · 08-02-2012, 11:49 AM

Thanks folks for the replies.

Does anybody know if there is a small collegen casing, that would work also?

columbia1 · 08-02-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigkahunaranch

Thanks folks for the replies.

Does anybody know if there is a small collegen casing, that would work also?

Try Sausage Maker, they carry lots of different casings.

Yellowhair42 · 08-02-2012, 05:36 PM

There is collagen but they are very expensive.

PitRow · 08-02-2012, 05:50 PM

LEM has sheep casings in 5 oz. bags. $14.99. I've never used their sheep casings but I've done the smaller bags of hog casings and never had any problems. Sometimes they do have some shorter lengths (like a foot or so) in the small bags, but I don't find it to be much of a problem.

http://www.lemproducts.com/product/3733/Natural_Casings

Mo-Dave · 08-02-2012, 08:15 PM

I went to a local butcher and bought casings by the hank but have not ask about casings for hotdogs. The casings for breakfast or sticks sound like a good idea.
Dave

Crazy Harry · 08-02-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtr

I could figure out a way to send you some of the ones I have (need see what the best way to pack 'em is). I bought some and it'll be more than I'll use in a long time. I'd be more than happy to send some along, so hit me with a PM if interested.

the best way to send them is to pack in salt or brine then vacusuck.

IamMadMan · 08-03-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigkahunaranch

Thanks folks for the replies.

Does anybody know if there is a small collegen casing, that would work also?

There is, but I don't think collagen casings would be cheaper. Also the "snap" or "crunch" factor of a natural casing would be lost with the collegian casings. In my opinion that is what makes the finished product more inviting to eat.

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08-02-2012, 09:29 AM	#1
bigkahunaranch Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-05-12 Location: Waco, Texas	Alternative to Sheep's Casings Most all of my sausage making involves using hog casings. But I came across a recipe for a hotdog that I would like to tryout. I am looking for something to use as a substitute for Sheeps casings, mainly because they cost anywhere from $53.00 to $60.00 for an order. And they are not something I would use very much. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ BIG KAHUNA RANCH...SWINE AND BOVINE

08-02-2012, 10:21 AM	#2
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I could figure out a way to send you some of the ones I have (need see what the best way to pack 'em is). I bought some and it'll be more than I'll use in a long time. I'd be more than happy to send some along, so hit me with a PM if interested. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

08-02-2012, 10:23 AM	#3
columbia1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-15-12 Location: Kalama Wa.	For a natural casing in that size range you are stuck with sheep-casings, there are plenty of uses for leftover sheep casings like pepperoni sticks and breakfast sausages. If you never tried natural casings for breakfast sausage you are truely missing the best tasting sausage you ever had!! __________________ [URL="http://tombstonebbq.com"]"Tombstone BBQ"[/URL] PNWBA Board Member and Certified Judge. KCBS Custom 72" reverse flow smoker, 18" WSM, Weber Elite, ECB. and misc grills. [URL="https://www.facebook.com/TombstoneBbq?ref=hl"]Tombstone BBQ on Facebook[/URL]

08-02-2012, 10:58 AM	#4
Fishawn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-10 Location: Olympia, WA	Typically Bass Pro or Cabela's carry smaller bags of sheep casings in the $7-$10 range, or try Amazon also. Warning when opening a bag that's been sitting at room temp...... They stink..... On edit, looks like the $15-$18 range now...... Been a year since I bought some.... WOW! __________________ 22 & 2-18 WSM's-3 Weber Kettles-Smokey Joe-Silver C -Weber Q-CookShack Smokette Last edited by Fishawn; 08-02-2012 at 11:01 AM.. Reason: price edit

08-02-2012, 11:49 AM	#5
bigkahunaranch Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-05-12 Location: Waco, Texas	Thanks folks for the replies. Does anybody know if there is a small collegen casing, that would work also? __________________ BIG KAHUNA RANCH...SWINE AND BOVINE

08-02-2012, 05:36 PM	#7
Yellowhair42 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-24-12 Location: Medina,Ohio	There is collagen but they are very expensive. __________________ UPBS,Vision Komado, WSJSMWSM,Bandera

08-02-2012, 05:50 PM	#8
PitRow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-31-11 Location: Oregon	LEM has sheep casings in 5 oz. bags. $14.99. I've never used their sheep casings but I've done the smaller bags of hog casings and never had any problems. Sometimes they do have some shorter lengths (like a foot or so) in the small bags, but I don't find it to be much of a problem. http://www.lemproducts.com/product/3733/Natural_Casings __________________ Mike Char-Broil Bandera \| Weber 22" Premium Kettle (Red) \| Weber 18" Kettle \| GMG Davy Crockett \| A-Maze-n smoker (original dust style)

08-02-2012, 08:15 PM	#9
Mo-Dave Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri	I went to a local butcher and bought casings by the hank but have not ask about casings for hotdogs. The casings for breakfast or sticks sound like a good idea. Dave __________________ Let us have a drink and by God lets us not think about the things we ain't never going to know about.