Cooking Tips - Chefman Choice Cut Electric RJ46 User Manual

COOKING TIPS

TYPES OF SAUSAGE CASINGS:
Sausage casings come in many shapes and sizes. Some are synthetic, others are natural.
Below is a breakdown of the most commonly used casings and how to use them. Casings
can be purchased at stores, local farmers' markets, online or at local specialty butcher
shops.
Collagen Casings- Natural product made from beef protein; come in edible and non-edible
forms.
Variations include:
• Fresh Casings, most tender.
• Commonly used for brats and breakfast sausages.
• No soaking needed; can use right out of the package.
• Best Cooked: Broiled, grilled or fried.
• Smoked/Processed Casings, second most tender.
• Commonly used for hot dogs, smoked and cured bratwurst.
• No soaking needed; can use right out of the package.
• Best Cooked: These casings are made stronger to be hung in a smoker but can be
cooked in an oven or dehydrator.
• Snack Stick Casings, least tender.
• Used for snack sticks, jerky and breakfast sausages.
• No soaking needed; can use right out of the package.
• Best Cooked: These are also made stronger to be hung in a smoker but can be
cooked in oven.
Old Fashioned Collagen Middles (Non-Edible)- Made of beef protein; eliminates the loose,
wrinkled look you get with fibrous casings. These casings usually come string tied.
Variations include:
• Collagen Rounds
• Commonly used for summer sausages.
• Soak in non-iodized salted water for 3 to 5 minutes before using.
• Best Cooked: In a smoker, or cooked in an oven until the internal temperature
reaches 165°F.
• Shrinks with the meat to prevent wrinkling.
• These casings will curve when stuffed.
• Since casings are not edible, peel off casings after cooking and before consuming.
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