Clear Collagen Casings 85mm

Clear Collagen Casings 85mm come in 10 packs. These large casings are ideal for large-diameter salami such as hard Genoa, and Mortadella. These collagen middles are clear/translucent and made from processed beef collagen, they are inedible and should be removed prior to consuming. Due to the weight of these casings stuffed, it is important to be double-check the ends to ensure the ends are properly secured.

Product Details:

• Non-edible
• A bundle of 10 casings
• Size: 85mm (3 3/8") x 20
• 20″ long and approx. 3 3/8″ when stuffed*
• Stuffing capacity per casing: approx. 5.5 lbs.*
• No need to be refrigerated, these casings are shelf-stable

How to Use Collagen Casings

• Collagen casings must be pre-soaked in warm water for 3 to 5 minutes before use
• Slide individual casing on the largest stuffing tube available
• Use sausage stuffer to stuff meat into the casing until full and 2 inches remain unfilled at the end of the casing
• Use 5/8″ hog rings and pliers to clip the end of the casing closed or butcher’s twine to tie the end close
• Prick casings after stuffing to eliminate air pockets and reduce the possibility of bacterial growth
• Can be hung in a smoker or cooked in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F

*Casing capacity depends on meat/fill density, size/lengths of links or loops and how tightly casings being filled.