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archnut
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preparing casing layers

#692422 - 06/21/02 10:30 AM (23 years, 6 days ago)

what do you guys think is the best way to sterilize casing layers? i've read that you can pressure cook it. i also know that the over or the microwave can be used too. what's best and how long?

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Re: preparing casing layers

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#692484 - 06/21/02 11:07 AM (23 years, 6 days ago)

i nuke it just for a minute and dont have much trouble.

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Re: preparing casing layers

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#692658 - 06/21/02 12:56 PM (23 years, 6 days ago)

I get it to the correct moisture with boiling hot water, put plastic wrap over it, nuke it for 10 minutes, and finally let it cool in freezer.

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