Breakfast Sausage Casing

[oakville smoker]

My new stuffer was screaming last night in the middle of the night it was lonely
It has not seen light for almost 2 weeks
I just can't let that happen....

I bought some High Mountain breakfast sausage kist a couple of weeks ago
The directions say use natural casings
I do intend to smoke these

Can collagen casings be used for breakfas sausage  that are going to be pan fried or will that mess
up the texture or make them tough?

I have a feeling finding breakfast sausage casing around here could be a challenge

Any suggestions or advise would be appreciated

[classicrockgriller]

If you are going to pan fry, you can always make them into patties.

[KevinG]

I don't use collagen casings, but according to Rytek you can use them as you would natural casings.

[classicrockgriller]

I like to take coffee and some water to kinda "water fry" breakfast sausage that is in casing.

Bet if you did that, it would work.

[KevinG]

Throw in some orange juice and eggs and you got the whole meal in there.  :D

[RAF128]

I've made the HM breakfast sausage.   I've done 2 different ones.   I was really disappointed with the maple ones.   The others were great.   I didn't smoke them though.  I used lamb casings and they worked great.    I spoke to a butcher at a local meat market and they make breakfast sausage all the time for sale and they only use coligen casings so you should be OK.

[oakville smoker]

Thanks all
Collagen casings it will be then
I dont intend on making them into patties or what would be the pointof stuffing them?
We will see how this turns out

[RAF128]

I should have added that lamb casings are real expensive around here.    I bought mine at a butcher supply store and they were $38 for a bundle.

[oakville smoker]

RAF

I think that is the going rate
Everywhere I have seen them, 38 seems to be the number
I have to go visit buddy the butcher tomorrow morning and see if he can sell a smaller quantity or if his price is any better
If not, hello collagen !

[NePaSmoKer]

Yes you can use collagen for breakfast links.

[pensrock]

I have used Collagen casings for breakfast links several times. Works well.

[OU812]

I have also used collagen for breakfast links and they work great.

If you want to go natural try sheep casings there fairly cheep around here.

[oakville smoker]

Guys

That being said, that collagen casings are OK for breakfast links assumes they will fry up OK ?
I have not used a collagen casing for something that will be fried and I am a touch tenative
But all information seems to suggest they should be fine in a fry pan

[Tenpoint5]

They will be just fine for you OS

If you want to go natural try sheep casings there fairly cheep around here.

Must have a high divorce rate in your area!! I seen those high topped boots you have.

[OU812]

They will be just fine for you OS

If you want to go natural try sheep casings there fairly cheep around here.

Must have a high divorce rate in your area!! I seen those high topped boots you have.

You mean the ones covered with cow sh*t?  You been in my shop?