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Authentic Homemade Italian Sausage (No Special Equipment Needed)

Create flavorful, authentic Italian sausage at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for pasta sauces, pizzas, soups, and more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork well marbled
  • 4 tablespoons dry red wine omit if desired
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Chop pork butt into pieces that are 1 to 2 inches large. Add to a bowl.
  2. In the bowl add dry red wine, salt, cayenne pepper, fennel seed, paprika, crushed red pepper, garlic, chopped parsley, and cracked black pepper.
  3. Stir the mixture to combine, and coat the meat evenly. If desired covered with plastic and allow the meat to marinate for a few hours before grinding.
  4. Pass the meat with a meat grinder fitted with the medium-sized die. Or place the meat into a food processor in small batches and process until finely ground.
  5. You can test the seasoning by cooking a small portion of the sausage, if desired adjust for seasoning. Sausage should be used within 48 hours or can be frozen for use later.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 0g (0%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 334mg (14%) Potassium 229mg (7%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 0g 0%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 334mg 14%
Potassium 229mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.