Casing size to sausage type reference?
Casing size to sausage type reference?
I realize that there is no iron-clad rule about what diameter casing should be used for which type sausage, but I think for many sausage there are common conventions. Many recipes for homemade sausages that I've read specify the casing size, but many others do not. For example, I've looked at a dozen or so recipes for chaurice, and all of them simply say to stuff into prepared hog casings, without specifying the size.
Does anyone know of a reference for sausage type to casing size?
Another question. I have a hank of 41mm to 44mm hog casings that I bought specifically to use when I eventually make Andouille sausage. That's a bit larger than the more common commercial size of around 35mm to 38mm, but I like the less common wider sausages.
What other sausage are typically stuffed into 41mm to 44mm hog casings? I'm just looking for other sausage ideas for this size.
Does anyone know of a reference for sausage type to casing size?
Another question. I have a hank of 41mm to 44mm hog casings that I bought specifically to use when I eventually make Andouille sausage. That's a bit larger than the more common commercial size of around 35mm to 38mm, but I like the less common wider sausages.
What other sausage are typically stuffed into 41mm to 44mm hog casings? I'm just looking for other sausage ideas for this size.
Yes, but there are commonly used sizes for various types of sausages, aren't there? For example, breakfast sausage links stuffed into 22/24mm sheep casings, Italian sausage and bratwurst into 32/35mm hog casings, pepperoni into large hog casings or beef middles, and so on.
Some of the sausages listed in the Old "Project B" (August 2012) For Beginners thread, as another example:
- 22-26 mm sheep casings for the Breakfast Sausage
- 32-36 mm hog casings for Italian Sausage and Csabaii Sausage
- 19 mm collagen casing for Kabanosy
- 76 m.m. mahogany-colored casings for smokey beef stick.
I'm just wondering if there is a list somewhere of the casing size that is typically used for common types of sausages.
Some of the sausages listed in the Old "Project B" (August 2012) For Beginners thread, as another example:
- 22-26 mm sheep casings for the Breakfast Sausage
- 32-36 mm hog casings for Italian Sausage and Csabaii Sausage
- 19 mm collagen casing for Kabanosy
- 76 m.m. mahogany-colored casings for smokey beef stick.
I'm just wondering if there is a list somewhere of the casing size that is typically used for common types of sausages.
OK, I've been looking at various suppliers of casings, such as butcher-packer, allied kenco, the sausage maker, and a few others. They list a few examples of sausages that typically utilize a particular casing.
What I was hoping to find is a database of sausages that gives the casing type (pork, beef, sheep, collagen, etc) and size commonly used.
What I was hoping to find is a database of sausages that gives the casing type (pork, beef, sheep, collagen, etc) and size commonly used.
Wade through your favorite recipes, looking at the size recommendation. Depending on what type of sausage you are making, diameter will of course vary, but many are stuffed into 32 mm hog casing. For traditional types, look up the recipe in whatever source you are using, and chances are good that there will be a recommendation. If not... you choose!
For the traditional recipes, you may have to "dig around" a bit, but that's part of the fun of our hobby.
For the traditional recipes, you may have to "dig around" a bit, but that's part of the fun of our hobby.
Experience - the ability to instantly recognize a mistake when you make it again.
Here is one but there are others too.
http://www.deejayssmokepit.net/SausageD ... sTubes.pdf
http://www.deejayssmokepit.net/SausageD ... sTubes.pdf
el Ducko, you're right, most recipes specify or at least suggest the casing size to use. What really prompted my question was that for all the Chaurice recipes I found on the web, practically none of them specified what size to use. I do agree that digging around to find all the details and variations for traditional recipes is a lot of fun. You get exposed to a lot of different ideas and methods applied to different sausages, and come across other interesting related types as well.
Shuswap, thanks for the link to the sausage casing size / funnel size chart. That will be useful too.
Shuswap, thanks for the link to the sausage casing size / funnel size chart. That will be useful too.
I see. Chaurice for breakfast sandwiches sounds excellent. 3.5 inch diameter nicely covers a slice of bread, a large biscuit, a bagel, or tucks into an opened croissant. Add an egg and cheese if you want, and it has got to be a satisfying meal.
I'll be making a Creole style Chaurice for use in jambalaya, gumbo, red or white beans, to serve on the side with grits and eggs, etc. Basically to use like I would use Andouille. I'm going to use 41-44mm casings, since that's what I mostly have on hand. I think that may be a little larger than is typical of the chaurice that is produced commercially in Louisiana, but it should be OK.
I'll be making a Creole style Chaurice for use in jambalaya, gumbo, red or white beans, to serve on the side with grits and eggs, etc. Basically to use like I would use Andouille. I'm going to use 41-44mm casings, since that's what I mostly have on hand. I think that may be a little larger than is typical of the chaurice that is produced commercially in Louisiana, but it should be OK.
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I think that stuffing a fresh sausage into a over-sized casing would lead to having to burn the outside of the sausage during cooking to ensure the center of the sausage reaches a safe eating temperature, especially if cooking on a grill. Just about everything I make gets stuffed into 32-35mm hog casings, they seem to grill up just right. I like making patties for breakfast sausage because I use maple sugar and apples in them and cook them on the weber grill just like a burger, then shrink-wrap and freeze after they have cooled. That way I can just thaw one in the sink and micro-zap it while the eggs are cooking. Sausage that contains a lot of maple syrup or sugar will burn pretty quickly in the pan, grilling gets them cooked without getting burned. RAY
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