Preserving Natural Casings

[rsherman24]

Maybe this is a stupid question, but I am placing an order for some beef middles to do some dry curing with.  I don't plan on using the entire package, so I will be looking to re-salt what I don't use and store for a later project.  I have seen some posts where it was said to package in Pure Salt to preserve what is not used.  My question is what is classified as Pure Salt and where can I get it, or is it something I may already have.

Thanks  --Sherm

[Waltz]

Salt with no additives is what I believe is intended. I think it is called 'Kosher' salt on your side of the water.
I have casings years old which I store this way in the fridge and they come back to a useable state after soaking and rinsing.

[NePaSmoKer]

Maybe this is a stupid question, but I am placing an order for some beef middles to do some dry curing with.  I don't plan on using the entire package, so I will be looking to re-salt what I don't use and store for a later project.  I have seen some posts where it was said to package in Pure Salt to preserve what is not used.  My question is what is classified as Pure Salt and where can I get it, or is it something I may already have.

Thanks  --Sherm

You should have plenty of the salt that was in the beef middle pack, keep using it.

[rsherman24]

Good point.  Not sure how they will come packed, but I assume there will be enough if I just pull out what I need.  I'll have to check the box of Kosher salt at the house in case I need more for something else.

Thank You

[Kevin A]

Pure Salt = no IODINE ("iodized") or additives

[NePaSmoKer]

Pure salt, no additives for anti caking.

[rsherman24]

I think I had a box of pickling salt at the house.  If I remember correctly, it was all caked up also.  Probably due to the lack of additives/preservatives.

Thanks.  I will probably have enough salt in the package to preserve what is left.  Curiosity got me thinking.

[cobra6223]

hey Sherm just remember one thing.... in this forum there are no stupid questions and the folks here will always give an answer !! Good luck with your casings.