Snack sticks casings

[Gebs27]

People what is the best casings for snack sticks.

I bought some LEM ones from Peavey Mart and they were extremely tough to rip.

Let me know.

[CoreyMac]

When you say rip, is that before or after the smoke and cook?
If its before they are a bit tough if they are collagen, they get alot more supple after cooking.

Corey

[watchdog56]

I usually get mine from the local butcher.

[TwistedSanity]

I also find that the mahogany casings are tougher than the clear casings.

I had ordered them from a company out of BC at one point but I cannot remember who from