{"product_id":"lem-backwoods-meat-cure-copy-2","title":"LEM Natural Casings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEM's edible Natural Casings make juicier, tender sausage. They provide a distinctive \"pop\" when you bite into sausage stuffed in natural casings. These casings should be rinsed in warm water several times, then soaked in water for one hour until soft and pliable. Always refrigerate your natural casings after the bag has been opened. For proper storage, cover casings with salt, place them in an airtight container, and refrigerate them. Properly salted and refrigerated casings should last a year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 6 oz. pack of Natural Hog Casings, the 5 oz. pack of Natural Sheep Casings, as well as the 8 oz. pack of Natural Sheep Casings, contain what the industry calls \"shorts\". These vary in length and diameter. The quality of the casings are identical to the hanks, they are just shorter pieces. One pack will stuff approximately 15 - 30 lbs, which makes them ideal for the home sausage maker or hobbyist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Stuffed Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHog Casings 6 oz. (32 - 35mm): 30 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHog Casings Hank (32 - 35mm): 100 - 125 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheep Casings 5 oz. (19 - 21mm): 15 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheep Casings 8 oz. (24 - 26mm): 20 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheep Casings Hank (19 - 21mm): 45 - 50 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Rounds (40 - 42mm): 75 - 85 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMM to Inches Conversion Chart:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #004813;\"\u003eMM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e19 - 21mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e24 - 26mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e32 - 35mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e40-42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #004813;\"\u003eInches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e3\/4 - 13\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e~1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e1-1\/4 - 1-3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e1-1\/2 - 1-21\/32\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"11\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" td=\"\"\u003e* These are approximate numerical conversions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHog Casings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: brats, franks or metts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasing Size: 32 - 35mm (1-1\/4\" - 1-1\/2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 6oz. bag or 1 Hank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Soak at least 1 hour in clear, warm water, change water regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking Method: broil, grill or fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheep Casings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: snack sticks, breakfast sausage links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasing Sizes: 19 - 21mm (approx. 3\/4\"), \u0026amp; 24 - 26mm (approx. 1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 - 21mm Available in 5oz. bag or 1 Hank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 - 26mm Available in 8oz. bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Soak at least 1 hour in clear, warm water, change water regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking Method: broil, boil, grill, or fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeef Rounds:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: ring bologna, salami, trail bologna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 40 - 42mm (1-1\/2\" - 1-3\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Soak at least 1 hour in clear, warm water, change water regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking Method: bake, smoke or boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Salt, Sodium Nitrite (6%), Red 3, And Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide As A Processing Aid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not contain gluten or MSG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LEM","offers":[{"title":"Sheep Casing - 5 oz","offer_id":51463345045799,"sku":"644469","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1755\/5751\/files\/product-media-387922.jpg?v=1780640306","url":"https:\/\/trianglehardware.com\/products\/lem-backwoods-meat-cure-copy-2","provider":"Clinton True Value","version":"1.0","type":"link"}