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LEM 32mm Clear Smoked Casings
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SKU: WX2*0736004
Overview
Made for sausage makers who want a ready-to-use casing for smoking and drying, these clear collagen casings are suited to snack sticks, hot dogs, metts, andouille, brats, and Polish sausage. They are designed to be stronger for hanging in a smoker and can also be used in an oven or dehydrator, giving you flexibility in how you finish your sausage. The casings come pleated into long tubes and are described as holding 6 to 28 lbs. per strand, with one strand measuring approximately 50 ft. They cannot be boiled, so they are best matched to smoking and other dry-heat methods rather than traditional boiling.
Why Hunters Choose the Lem
Edible Collagen
Casings made from beef protein
Stronger Construction
Supports hanging in a smoker
Ready Use
No soaking needed before stuffing
Can Be
Cooked in an oven or
Pleated Into
Long tubes for easier handling
Key Features
- Edible collagen casings made from beef protein for sausage making.
- Strengthened for hanging in a smoker during smoking or drying.
- Can also be cooked in an oven or dehydrator.
- Ready to use with no soaking needed before stuffing.
- One strand is approximately 50 feet long.
- Cannot be boiled; store airtight in a cool, dry place.
Best Used For
- Hunters making snack sticks, hot dogs, or sausage links for home smoking projects.
- Users who want ready-to-use casings with no soaking before stuffing.
- People hanging sausage in a smoker and needing stronger casings for that setup.
- Cooks using an oven or dehydrator for smoked sausage preparations.
- Anyone making small-batch bratwurst, andouille, metts, or Polish sausage at home.
Specifications
| Added Sodium | No |
|---|---|
| Boilable | No |
| Casing Type | Edible collagen |
| Dehydrator Use | Yes |
| Diameter | 32mm |
| Length | Approximately 50 ft. per strand |
| Material | Beef protein |
| Oven Use | Yes |
| Ready To Use | Yes |
| Smoker Use | Yes |
| Soaking Required | No |
| Storage Instructions | Store in an airtight container, heavy plastic bag or in a cool dry place |
| Strand Capacity | 6-21 lbs. per strand |
Pros
- Edible collagen casings made from beef protein for sausage making.
- Stronger construction supports hanging in a smoker.
- Ready to use with no soaking needed before stuffing.
- Can be cooked in an oven or dehydrator.
- Pleated into long tubes for easier handling and storage.
- Suitable for snack sticks, hot dogs, brats, and Polish sausage.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Cannot be boiled, so it is not suited to every sausage-making method.
- Designed for smoking, oven use, or dehydrator use; it is not described as a general-purpose casing for all cooking styles.
- One strand is approximately 50 ft., so the package format may be more than needed for smaller batches.
- The stated capacity varies between 6–21 lbs. per strand in the product details, so batch planning should follow the listed range rather than a single fixed figure.
Suggested Comparisons
- Sausage casings
- Edible collagen casings
- Smoking and curing supplies
- Home sausage-making supplies
Suggested Accessories
- Sausage stuffer
- Smoker accessories
- Dehydrator accessories
- Kitchen storage container
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sausage are these casings intended for?
The product description lists snack sticks, hot dogs, metts, andouille, brats, and Polish sausage.
Are these casings edible?
Yes. The product is described as edible collagen casings made from beef protein.
Do they need to be soaked before use?
No. The description says they are ready to use and do not need soaking.
Can these casings be used in a smoker or oven?
Yes. They are described as stronger so they can be hung in a smoker, and they can also be cooked in the oven or dehydrator.
How much sausage does one strand hold?
The product information says one strand holds anywhere from 6 to 28 lbs. per strand, and also lists 6 to 21 lbs. per strand in the short description.