Whether you’re at a backyard barbecue or a baseball game, there’s no question that hot dogs are a summer staple. Their satisfying saltiness, the vast array of toppings and that satisfying snap when ...

Curing your own meats and stuffing your own sausages is one step you can take to get closer to a farm-to-table kitchen. Homemade sausage is typically composed of fresh ground meat and spices stuffed ...

If Oktoberfest brings links to your plate, there’s more to know about the meat- and vegetable-based casings they’re stuffed into.

One of the most important aspects of a sausage link is its casing. You need a material that's light and stretchy, but ...

Chef Jamie Stachowski recommends using natural hog casings for making kielbasa. You may be able to obtain them, flashing your most charming smile, from your friendly ...

Note: You’ll need butcher’s twine and sausage casings (29-to-32-millimeter all-natural hog casings). Ask your butcher for these or purchase natural casings online. 1 pound bacon 1 pound pork shoulder ...