Im pretty new to making summer sausage,last year,it turned out okay.Do you all prick your fibrous casing after you have stuffed them?Thanks
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I don't. Let us know how it turns out.
I always keep mine sealed. I get great smoked flavor, plus I take mine directly from the smoker or oven, I make it both ways, with smoke and without. But pull it directly from the smoker or oven and quench it in tubs filled with ice water to help form the outer surface and help keep it from sticking to the casing.
Most fibrous casings are pre drilled meaning they have micro holes in them only prick if you see a air pockets It very important to very tightly clip or tie summer sausage casings
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