by Paul Kribs » Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:20 am
Ken Boy
The smaller casings in question are ox runners and the larger ones are shrinkable black plastic ones.
As for stuffing them, the first mix I was able to stuff using my small plastic sausage stuffer. The technique involves making sure to put the casing on the filler tuber and tie a knot BEFORE putting the mix in the stuffer.. always remembering to keep the stuffer at a suitable angle, that the mix doesn't run out, until the piston is in place.
The larger casings can be filled with a jug, making sure to turn over the top inch or so to stop the casing from collapsing during filling. Then tying off at a suitable length with twine.
An alternative method for both types of casing is to use a jug and funnel.
I have not made any more puddings since being informed to use hot water for the mix, so cannot comment on it yet.
Regards, Paul Kribs