{"product_id":"lem-pre-tubed-natural-sheep-casings-19-21mm-6-7-oz-ready-to-use-snack-stick-hot-dog-casings","title":"LEM Pre-Tubed Natural Sheep Casings 19–21mm — 6.7 oz Ready-to-Use Snack Stick \u0026 Hot Dog Casings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEM 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I prepare these casings for stuffing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRinse exterior under cold running water to remove surface brine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlush inside with a gentle stream to clear salt deposits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoak 2–8 hours in cold water until flexible—do not use hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlide straw onto stuffing tube, feed casing, remove straw, then stuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich sausages work best with 19–21mm sheep casings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSnack sticks and summer sausages with firm, uniform links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreakfast links and small hot dogs for quick frying or grilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePepperoni and cured salami-style snacks before drying or smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChicken, turkey, or mixed-meat recipes where a thin casing is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these casings compatible with my stuffing equipment and how much do they hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLEM 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits all common stuffing tubes—manual and powered stuffers included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 20–25 lbs of sausage total per 6.7 oz package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefrigerate; do not freeze casings to maintain pliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-tubed straw speeds setup and reduces handling damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How long do I soak LEM pre-tubed sheep casings?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Soak in cold water for 2–8 hours until soft and flexible; avoid hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Will these casings fit my sausage stuffer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — pre-tubed casings are universally compatible with standard stuffing tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"LEM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46001835180115,"sku":"B071V87BKB","price":112.62,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/9949\/2947\/files\/lem-front-packaging-pre-tubed-sheep-casings.jpg?v=1787174738","url":"https:\/\/spicestosnacks.ca\/products\/lem-pre-tubed-natural-sheep-casings-19-21mm-6-7-oz-ready-to-use-snack-stick-hot-dog-casings","provider":"Spices To Snacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}