LEM Pre-Tubed Natural Sheep Casings 19–21mm — 6.7 oz Ready-to-Use Snack Stick & Hot Dog Casings

LEM Pre-Tubed Natural Sheep Casings are ready-to-use, edible 19–21mm sheep casings on a straw that make stuffing snack sticks, breakfast links, and hot dogs faster and cleaner.

These casings arrive preserved in salted brine and mounted on a removable straw so you can skip the usual fumbling to locate ends or feed fragile casing by hand. Made from natural sheep intestine, they give sausages a tender, juicy bite and a traditional "snap" when cooked. Preparation is straightforward—rinse, flush, then soak until pliable—and they are compatible with every common sausage stuffer and stuffing tube.

How do I prepare these casings for stuffing?

Preparing LEM pre-tubed sheep casings is quick and predictable. Remove the sealed bag, rinse to clear excess brine, flush the interior to remove trapped salt, and soak the casings in cold water until soft—usually 2–8 hours depending on temperature and salt levels. After soaking, slide the straw onto your stuffer tube and pull the casing into place before removing the straw and filling.

• Rinse exterior under cold running water to remove surface brine.
• Flush inside with a gentle stream to clear salt deposits.
• Soak 2–8 hours in cold water until flexible—do not use hot water.
• Slide straw onto stuffing tube, feed casing, remove straw, then stuff.

Which sausages work best with 19–21mm sheep casings?

The 19–21mm diameter is ideal for snack sticks, breakfast sausage links, small hot dogs, pepperoni, and similarly sized cured or fresh sausages. These casings hold seasonings and moisture well, adapting to frying, grilling, smoking, or oven cooking while preserving natural texture. Use them for both everyday family recipes and specialty cured snacks.

• Snack sticks and summer sausages with firm, uniform links.
• Breakfast links and small hot dogs for quick frying or grilling.
• Pepperoni and cured salami-style snacks before drying or smoking.
• Chicken, turkey, or mixed-meat recipes where a thin casing is preferred.

Are these casings compatible with my stuffing equipment and how much do they hold?

LEM pre-tubed casings are designed for universal compatibility; they fit over any standard stuffing tube and work with manual, electric, and piston-style stuffers. Each 6.7 ounce package contains enough casing to yield approximately 20–25 pounds of finished sausage, depending on link size and packing density. Store them refrigerated and avoid freezing to preserve texture and workability.

• Fits all common stuffing tubes—manual and powered stuffers included.
• Approximately 20–25 lbs of sausage total per 6.7 oz package.
• Refrigerate; do not freeze casings to maintain pliability.
• Pre-tubed straw speeds setup and reduces handling damage.

Who is this product for? Home butchers, hobbyist charcutiers, neighborhood grill masters, and small food processors who want the reliable texture and authentic bite of natural casings without the frustration of threading loose casings will find these especially useful. They suit anyone making snack sticks, breakfast links, small hot dogs, pepperoni, or similar projects who values consistent performance, faster setup, and a professional finish.