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Here at LEM, we take our sausage casings seriously. From huge summer sausage all the way down to snack sticks, size doesn't matter to us. We've got all of the sausage casings you'll need for your next sausage adventure.But - first things first - how do you know what casing to use and what you’re actually going to make? Don’t just wing it - brush up on the types of sausage casings below, and the types of sausage you’ll make with them. Use this chart to select the correct casing for the type of sa …

Sausages were originally made by stuffing a meat mixture into the intestines of a pig, sheep or other animal. When sausage manufacturers wanted a faster, more reliable way of making a high quantity of sausage - and when the material became widely available a half century ago - they switched to collagen. A natural protein product, collagen comes from a layer of beef hide, removed and refined. The more refined the processing, the more tender the casing. Collagen casing sausages are easy to cook, a …

If you’ve never had the chance to make sausage at home, you wouldn’t believe the experience you’re missing out on. Not only is it incredibly easy, but sausage tastes fantastic and can be made with whatever meat you have on hand, from venison to elk to squirrel - even typical beef or pork. It’s a great way to add some variety to your normal routine. Seriously - who doesn’t love homemade sausage?Types of SausagesSausages are either uncooked or ready to eat. They can be made from red meat (for exam …

I am often asked how I manage to frequently take my three year old daughter on morning hunts, and my answer is always the same - "I’m prepared". Down to every little detail, planning and preparation are key. This doesn’t necessarily have to apply to hunting with children but will help aid you in having a smooth morning in general. There’s nothing worse in my book than trying to hunt with someone who isn’t prepared and who spends the last few minutes scrambling to find their gear and make coffee …

Curing meat is one of the most ancient food preservation techniques that has prevented the spread of bacteria and increased the longevity of shelf life for both meat and fish. The process of meat curing takes out all moisture making it uninhabitable to microbes and bacterias that could get you sick. For all types of meats, whether you’re working with salami, sausage, jerky, ham, or bacon, choose LEM’s Backwoods Meat Cure.Why Should You Cure Meat? Reduce the risk of botulism in meatBotulism is a …

This Venison Italian Sausage will go great in every one of your Italian recipes!I love Italian food and I have a plethora of venison in my freezer so this recipe kind of wrote itself! Italian sausage kind of just goes with Italian food. In a lasagna, meatballs pizza, calzone, and every other dish you can think of. Throw this bad boy in it and go to town. I made this sausage loose with my LEM #8 Big Bite Grinder, but if you want to case it you definitely can. Also, I used an 80/20 venison to pork …

To no one’s surprise, July is national grilling month! Get your sunscreen on and get outside to grill up some of your favorite summertime meals. Whether you’ve got an appetite for a juicy steak, burgers, hot dogs, or a few kebabs, grilling is a delight. Not sure what to cook for national grilling month? You’ve come to the right place. LEM loves to grill, and has the perfect meat seasonings to prepare your food with!Juicy Summer SausageCooking up some tasty summer sausage and cooling off with a c …

Before getting down to the high temp cheese, we must first understand the basic term 'cheese.' Well, there are different types of cheese, and the groupings can vary from one to another. The classification of cheese will depend on many factors, some of which include production methods, the time it takes to ferment, or its texture.High temp cheese is typical due to its ability to maintain form at high temperature. Different cheese flavors can be added to prepare sausages at home and make them tast …