Charcuterie Supplies

CTMike

Finally got around to ordering a sausage stuffer, and meat mixer (already have a grinder).

‘Where is everyone ordering your casings, etc from? I assume there has to be someone cheaper than LEM?

poster

Did you try your local butcher? Mine carries everything. Its not out in the case, just have to ask, and the prices are very reasonable 

SciAggie

I’m definitely still a rookie but I’ve learned the quality of the casings matters. I made sausage with the casing from the local grocer and quality casings from The Sausage Maker. Quality wins hands down for me. 

paqman

poster said:

Did you try your local butcher? Mine carries everything. Its not out in the case, just have to ask, and the prices are very reasonable 

same here

SGH

@CTMike

Here is another good one. I haven’t ordered from them in quite some time but they use to be top notch. Might still be worth a look. 

http://askthemeatman.com/sausage_casings.htm

nolaegghead

SciAggie said:

I’m definitely still a rookie but I’ve learned the quality of the casings matters. I made sausage with the casing from the local grocer and quality casings from The Sausage Maker. Quality wins hands down for me. 

I second "The Sausage Maker".  I was just looking at their catalog (snail-mail).

lkapigian

The Sausage Maker , great service ....

Sea2Ski

Going all in, huh? You are going to have a blast. 

It depends what I need and how much as to who I order from. I have had great service from these three (in no particular order):

1) The Sausage Maker
2) Butcher and packer https://www.butcher-packer.com/
3) Craft Butchers pantry.  https://butcherspantry.com/

The last one is a bit more expensive, but they have some stuff that I have not seen carried by others. 

kdink

I get mine here as they are local for me.  Just outside Metlife Stadium if your down this way.   https://www.globecasing.com/

lkapigian

Overlooking the obvious, but worth mentioning ...fresh healthy pork.....Salt, good salt, non idodozed. preferably sea salt, even Morton's kosher has anti caking agents ...start with those two things , the rest is easy 

Griffin

I've always just bought my casings from Academy. I'm sure Bass Pro Shop and Cabela's probably carry them as well. 

butt_juice

I get everything for this from Waltons. https://www.waltonsinc.com/

CTMike

Thanks for the tips all, I ordered a catalog from The Sausage Maker and will go from there.

SciAggie

Ka-ching! 
To the forum: We did it again boys! 

lkapigian

CTMike said:

Thanks for the tips all, I ordered a catalog from The Sausage Maker and will go from there.

@CTMike , you will see a ton of sizes in casings...What I use

Fresh and Smoked Sausage 38-42 MM Hog Casings ( they have bigger and smaller, this is a sweet spot for me ) 

Snack Sticks- 20-22 MM Sheep Casing 
Salami - 60-65 MM Beef Middles
Whole Muscle 102-114 MM Beef Bung 

Collagen Sheets are easy and good for whole muscle as well

Stuffing Tube Cleaner Set is nice to have 
Sausage Pricker is helpful

and on and on and on 

SciAggie

Yep, "and on and on and on" - lol.
(I love it)

nolaegghead