Large Casings

[deb]

I've been looking at Len Poli's site and am considering making some of the Lunchon Meats for use in sandwiches etc.
The casings are large, around the 10cm range, and different types are called for e.g. synthetic, fibrous and waterproof. It doesn't appear that Franco sells these types of casings, does anyone know of any suppliers?

Thanks.

[Paul Kribs]

deb

I don't know if Franco is intending to start selling larger casings, but he sent me a couple of fibrous ones to try prior to christmas. Unfortunately I have not had time yet to put them to use. They are about 2 1/2" diameter and are suited to salami. They are a honeycomb casing and are made by Hukki... in germany, quite an innovative design actually (makes 'daisy' shaped salamis). Obviously they are not of a size suited to your needs, but it might be worth contacting Franco to see if he intends to start selling larger casings.

Regards, Paul Kribs

[markh]

http://www.scobiesdirect.com do a good selection of casings - if you don't mind buying 100 at a time!

[TonyE]

I have also been looking at Len Poli's site, with the intention of making some of his recipes,as Deb found casings were a bit of an issue.

I would prefer to buy all my ingredients as a One-Stop Shop. Not sure I want to buy �30-�40 worth of casings at one time. Is there any possibility that Franco could buy in these larger size casing's, and sell them in smaller quantities i.e. Pack of 10 would be ideal.

[TJ Buffalo]

I'm not sure about any transatlantic shipping issues, but you might look at some places like http://www.alliedkenco.com/,
http://www.butcher-packer.com,
http://www.sausagemaker.com, etc for casings. I looked and they seem to have collagen and fibrous casings in lots of less than 100, sometimes 20 or 25 per. I think that Len may also have their links in his Resources page.

[dbabkb]

Don't forget stop by http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com as well. I am starting to sound like a poster boy for them. They just treated me right and have everything I need. Happy Stuffing!

[fatnhappy]

I'm not sure about any transatlantic shipping issues, but you might look at some places like http://www.alliedkenco.com/,
http://www.butcher-packer.com,
http://www.sausagemaker.com, etc for casings. I looked and they seem to have collagen and fibrous casings in lots of less than 100, sometimes 20 or 25 per. I think that Len may also have their links in his Resources page.

And toss in http://homebutcher.com/

I've done business with them and butcher packer. I couldn't be happier with their service. IMHO, www.sausagemaker.com is way too steep, and I've been to the Buffalo storefront a couple times.

[Onlymenotu]

hi all I've been looking at Len Poli's site and have been wondering about large casings,where to buy,what casings are suitable for what project's ( ie dry curing would be natural & collagen) but are fibrous casing good for air drying -are they breathable/ let the moisture wick out,, ect ect,,, does somebody know a good link as to what casing and types are good for what projects? I'm wanting to try the lonzino from Len Poli's site but not real sure on the casings,,, I don't want to sound like a twit but how do you stuff the loin ( ie,, i know it's thirds not whole)in the casing... is it loose /drop in the casing or do i full it full keep smashing it in to fill all the air voids,, or does the casing naturaly shrink to fit the meat.. scence the is whole-unground meat there are bound to be air pockets ,,right? any tips.. like to freeze the meat pryer to stuffing the casing making it stiffer easyer to fill the casing? or would that kill the cure off?..... he he a little help plz

[Rik vonTrense]

.This question aqpplies to our UK reidents .......

I want to make some authentic looking saveloys for a summer garden party.

The saveloys one gets from Tesco and the like seem to have used old dyed cycle tubes cut up into six inch lengths and stuffed.

The Savs we use to get were of a thinner skin and more like a polony. Can anyone point me in the right direction for some of these....I am sure if Franco were to stock some they would find a home amongst us all.

My children like to take them to school for their packed lunches and if they look more like a frankfurter it puts them off.

Besides that I am a secret saveloy eater and could easily get through half a dozen a day.


BRING ON THE SAVELOYS...................


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