What size are sheep casings?
What size are sheep casings?
Natural Sheep Casings
| Range of Diameter | Approx. Stuffing Capacity (pds) | PRODUCT EXAMPLES |
|---|---|---|
| 22-24mm | 55-60 | Frankfurters, Cabanosa, Chipolata |
| 24-26mm | 60-65 | Frankfurters, Bockwurst, Cabanosa |
| 26-28mm | 65-70 | Frankfurters, Bockwurst, Cabanosa |
| 28+mm | 70+ | Frankfurters, Landjaeger |
What are the sizes of casings?
Casings are generally sold based on their diameter (often referred to as ‘calibre’). Natural sheep casings generally range from 20-30mm, sold as either 20-22mm (sometimes stated as 20/22), 22-24mm, 24-26mm or 26-28mm. Hog casings generally fall between 30-45mm, usually sold as either 32-35mm, 35-38mm or 38-42mm.
What are 2 basic types of casings?
There are three main types of casings: natural, artificial, and reconstituted collagen.
- Natural. Use – Fresh Sausages, Dried Fermented Sausages (pepperoni, Italian sausages, bratwurst), Frankfurters, breakfast links, wieners, snack sticks.
- Artificial (Cellulose)
- Artificial (Collagen)
- Example – Collagen Casing.
What is sheep casing made of?
Generally, “natural” sausage casings are made from the sub mucosa of the intestines of meat animals (beef, sheep, and swine).
What size casing is used for hot dogs?
26mm (1″) Fresh Collagen Casings The ideal size for making hot dogs & weiners.
What size are breakfast sausage casings?
Very ease to use – we love them! A popular size for making breakfast sausage. This casing is used for fresh sausage only, because they are thin and tender and virtually adhere to the meat after they are stuffed.
What size are snack stick casings?
Natural collagen casings from beef for snack sticks. These are the NARROW 17mm size that is preferred by many.
What’s the difference between hog casings and sheep casings?
Larger diameters of Hog Casings are used for specialty items. Sheep Casings are ideal for Breakfast links, Pork links, Cocktail Franks, Wieners, Frankfurters, and Cabanosa. Larger diameters of Sheep Casing can also be used to make Chipolata, Brockwurst, and Landjaegar.
How many types of casing are there?
The five types of casing string are conductor casing, surface casing, intermediate casing, casing liner, and production casing.
