Products Mahogany Smoked Collagen Casings, 19mm, Edible Sausage Casings, Stuffs Approximately 16 Pounds Per Pack, Great for Snack Sticks, Hot Dogs, Metts, Andouille, Brats, and More, 2-Pack

As an avid home sausage maker, I recently tried the LEM Products Clear Smoked Collagen Casings, 21mm, and I am thoroughly impressed with their quality and performance. These edible sausage casings have proven to be a great addition to my sausage-making supplies. Performance and Quality The LEM collagen casings are clear and have a consistent 21mm diameter, which makes them perfect for making uniform sausages. They are strong yet flexible, allowing for easy stuffing without tearing or breaking. The smoked flavor adds a delicious, subtle hint to the sausages, enhancing the overall taste without overpowering the seasoning. Ease of Use One of the standout features of these casings is their ease of use. They come pre-tied and ready to use, which significantly reduces preparation time. The casings are also easy to handle and slide smoothly onto the stuffing tube. This makes the sausage-making process more efficient and enjoyable, especially for those who may be new to the craft. Edibility These casings are fully edible, which is a major plus. They maintain a pleasant texture after cooking, providing a satisfying bite without being too tough or chewy. The clear smoked collagen does not impart any off flavors, ensuring that the natural flavors of the meat and seasonings shine through. Versatility The 21mm size is versatile and suitable for a variety of sausages, from breakfast links to snack sticks. This versatility makes them a valuable addition to any home sausage maker's toolkit. Whether you're making traditional sausages or experimenting with new recipes, these casings can handle it all. Value for Money LEM Products' clear smoked collagen casings offer great value for money. The package stuffs approximately 25 pounds of sausage, which is a generous amount for the price. Considering the quality and performance of the casings, they are a cost-effective option for both beginners and experienced sausage makers. Overall Impressions The LEM Products Clear Smoked Collagen Casings are a top-notch choice for anyone looking to make delicious, high-quality sausages at home. Their strength, ease of use, and excellent flavor enhancement make them a standout product in the market. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in sausage making. Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) These casings have exceeded my expectations, providing a reliable and high-quality option for my sausage-making projects. They are easy to use, versatile, and offer great value, making them a staple in my kitchen.

Just what I wanted there good quality and hard to rupture

worked good for my venison.

I purchased these prior and probably will again. These are plant based cellulose. Does not add any flavor to meat. Initially packs okay, no presoaking required. Good snap after smoking. Will split out during packing but very uniform sizes. dose shrink down with meat, but will loosen over time and becomes tough as it continues to absorb moisture in a few days. Have tried dehydration it helps but causes degraded meat texture. Vacuum packed for storage, moisture re-absorption from meat still a problem caused the casings to loosen and become undesirable to chew, no snap. Recommend as I haven't found any better replacement, do not know who actually makes these I suspect LEM isn't manufacturer. They do have an incredible line of meat processing equipment.

I purchased the 19mm smoked mahogany casings to make venison pepperoni sticks. They come as pictured and have a slight oily lubricant on them that is reabsorbed after they are filled with meat. They're more difficult to overstuff and split than natural casings. Depending on how well I dry the pepperoni sticks , these casings can have a pleasant snap to them when eaten or can take on a softer, chewier texture. I find that they are snappy when first removed from the oven (that makes sense) but tend to rehydrate and soften up after a day or so. I've eaten them both ways, and I've also easily removed the casings if I'm not in the mood to chew on them. Because I don't use nitrates or nitrites ("cure") in my meats--which give the meat a darker, pink color--I like these for the dark color they impart to the pepperoni sticks during drying. I really didn't detect any kind of smokey flavor passed to the meat. The casings are still a little inflexible immediately after they are stuffed, so it's more difficult to link them or tie them off if your method calls for it. However, after letting the stuffed casings sit for 15 minutes or so, they start to absorb moisture from the meat and become much more pliable. I tried the 17mm casings and felt they were too small to give me that store-bought pepperoni stick taste and mouth feel, especially with lean meat. 19mm is now my preferred size for snack sticks. The company's estimate on the amount of product it will hold is reasonable.

Not as good as the ones Walton’s sell. These won’t fit over a 1/2” horn, Walton’s will. They are tougher / stiffer material so you have to separate it and feed it on the horn a few feet at a time. They also are a harder bite thru when finished. Side by side they are an inferior casing. Walton’s charges more but you absolutely get what you pay for on these. I won’t use them again.

This is the only product my husband will let me buy for his sausage sticks. They're easy to use. The quality is great and great value for the money

Consistent quality.

great product

Never got to use it. But looks good and I think it would have been good but changed our minds.

Theses casings work great and are easy to use. The only issue is they split open while cooking. This is not a huge problem if you are not putting your sausages in a magazine for show. I will buy again I am sure.

I had no experience with collagen casings until now. Ordered package of 21mm casings and received package with 3 sticks. I received shipment very quickly. Everything was as expected. Stuffing them went with no problem. During the process they cracked couple of times but nothing out of ordinary and it's easy to fix. Post says that this is good for 40lb of meat. This i'm not so sure about. I had about 12 lb and used about one and a half sticks. I would say that it's good for 30-35 lb. After that I hanged them in the smoker. No problem there, no breakage. The only real complain i have is that when I tried to reorder them, price went from $16 to $65. I think i'm going to have to find another supplier otherwise I would stick with it.

Haven't used this product yet but I have before it will make sausage