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Homemade Italian Sausage

Italian Sausage is perfectly seasoned & so flavorful. Toss into soups, stews, or pasta sauce for a delicious addition!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 303 kcal
Cuisine: Italian , American

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

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until well combined and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  2. Cover & refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
  3. 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

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

% 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.