Homemade Italian Sausage
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Homemade Italian Sausage
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Italian Sausage is perfectly seasoned & so flavorful. Toss into soups, stews, or pasta sauce for a delicious addition!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork or beef or turkey
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds or ½ teaspoon ground fennel
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until well combined and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Cover & refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- To brown the sausage, add it to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
Notes
- Fennel seeds give this sausage its signature flavor. You can use either whole or ground fennel (I use whole because it's usually what I have on hand)
- This recipe can be doubled and half of the uncooked mixture can be frozen for future use.
- Sausage can be formed into patties before cooking. Cook over medium heat about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Optional add-ins1-2 teaspoons brown sugar1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Nutritional information includes ground pork, information may vary with beef or turkey.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25of recipe
Calories
303
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
356mg
(15%)
Potassium
337mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25of recipe | |
| Calories | 303 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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