Lem Products 838 Stuffing Kit

The Lem Products 838 Stuffing Kit is a complete sausage-making starter package designed for hunters and homesteaders who want to process their own game or farm-raised meat. This kit removes the guesswork by bundling everything needed to make about 30 pounds of fresh sausage: a 5-pound vertical stainless steel stuffer, multiple seasoning blends, casings in two formats, and a recipe guide. Whether you're looking to turn wild boar into bratwurst, make breakfast links from venison, or simply get serious about charcuterie without a massive upfront investment, this kit gives you the core equipment and ingredients to get started.

The heart of the kit is Lem's 5-pound vertical stuffer—a no-frills, proven workhorse design that handles the stuffing process cleanly and efficiently. The kit includes three Backwoods Fresh seasoning variety packs (Breakfast, Hot Breakfast, Sweet Italian, and Hot Italian blends), each formulated to season 5 pounds of meat, plus dedicated bratwurst and summer sausage seasonings. You get both fibrous casings (1½" x 12" clear tubes, ideal for summer sausage and larger-diameter links) and fresh collagen casings (32mm, better for fresh sausage that cooks quickly). Three plastic stuffing tubes in different diameters (11/16", 7/8", and 1" OD) fit various casing sizes, so you can dial in the fit without struggle.

This is a kit for people who actually want to make sausage, not a showcase piece. The included recipe book gives you a foundation, but the real value is owning the stuffer outright—once you've got it, you can buy bulk casings and seasonings separately and make sausage at a fraction of what specialty butchers charge. For hunters processing several animals per season or anyone serious about preserving and flavoring their own meat, the 838 kit pays for itself fast.

Key Features

• 5-pound vertical stainless steel stuffer—rugged, straightforward design for consistent results
• Multiple seasoning blends included (Breakfast, Italian varieties, Bratwurst, Summer Sausage) to explore different styles
• Two casing types: fibrous for summer sausage and larger links, collagen for fresh sausage
• Three plastic stuffing tubes to match different casing diameters
• Recipe book to guide you through your first batches and beyond
• Enough seasonings and casings to produce approximately 30 pounds of finished sausage

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the fibrous and collagen casings included?

Fibrous casings are sturdy, peelable tubes best for summer sausage and larger-diameter links that need to hold their shape during curing or smoking. Collagen casings are thinner and more delicate, designed for fresh sausage that will be cooked and eaten relatively soon—they cook faster and don't require soaking. The kit includes both so you can experiment with different sausage styles.

Can I use this kit for venison or game meat?

Yes. The stuffer and seasonings work with any ground meat—venison, elk, wild boar, pork, beef, or blends. The seasonings are formulated to complement meat in general; adjust the quantity to your taste preferences if working with strongly flavored game.

What's included and what do I need to supply?

The kit includes the stuffer, four seasoning blends, fibrous casings, collagen casings, stuffing tubes, and a recipe book. You'll need to supply ground meat, salt (for curing, if applicable to your recipe), and any optional additions like cures or spices beyond what's provided. Some recipes may also call for ice or cold water during the stuffing process.

Is this kit enough to get me started, or will I need to buy more supplies?

The 838 kit is a genuine starter bundle—the seasoning quantities and casings will produce about 30 pounds of sausage, which is enough to learn the process and see what you enjoy making. After your initial batches, you'll likely want to buy casings and seasonings in bulk to keep costs down, but the stuffer is the core capital investment and will last for years.