Natural Casings

[Hopeful]

I am using hog casings to make brats.  I will not need to use all the casings that come in the frozen package.  What amounts of salt and water do I use to re-package the casings that I won't use.  Thanks

Hopeful in Iowa

[SMOKEHOUSE ROB]

hopeful welcome to the forum, you should never freeze your casings, clink on link for all the info you need, http://www.askthemeatman.com/directions_on_natural_hog_casings_use.htm#What%20is%20the%20best%20way%20to%20store%20natural%20casings?

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[jaeger]

Hopeful,
When I have leftover casings, I just pack them in salt only and refrigerate. Don't expect them to last forever but they should last a month or two at least.




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[Hopeful]

Thanks for the replies Jaeger and Rob.  I ended up draining them in a collander for a couple of hours and then squeezing them 1 more time before they went back into the original bag.  I added a 1/4 cup of salt and into the frig, hope to use them up in a couple of months.

Hopeful in Iowa

[iceman]

The smaller hobby packs I use when experimenting with new recipes are just packed in salt and then into the refer. They say they will last 6 months to a year that way. Just make sure to rinse them inside and out then soak for awhile before stuffing them.