Italian Sausage Recipe
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4.9
153 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
180 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Italian Sausage Recipe
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This homemade Italian sausage recipe not only enables you to maintain full control over the quality of your sausage, it also tastes WAY better than store-bought! It's super easy to make and you can double our triple the recipe and freeze it so you always have sausage on hand!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound freshly ground well-marbled pork butt*
- OR pre-packaged ground pork*
- *can substitute ground chicken, turkey or meat of choice
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon red wine
- 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt (start with less and fry a little of the sausage mixture and taste to decide if you want to add more)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely cracked black peppercorns (toast in a dry skillet for a minute or two until fragrant for maximum flavor)
- 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked fennel seeds (toast in a dry skillet for a minute or two until fragrant for maximum flavor)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if you want a mild sausage)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ground sage
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Instructions
- Place the ground meat in a bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Use your hands or a stand mixer paddle attachment to thoroughly combine the ingredients. Wrap and chill for at least 6 hours before using, preferably overnight for best flavor.The sausage will keep in the fridge for 3 days or can be frozen, well wrapped, for up to 3 months. Makes 1 pound of ground sausage.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2ounces
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
518IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2ounces | |
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 518IU | 10% |
| 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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4.9
153 reviews
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