Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage

Whether you prefer hot and spicy or sweet and savory, this recipe covers you. Traditionally made with pork and seasoned with garlic, red pepper flakes, and fennel or anise seeds, you can customize the spice level to your liking.

Follow along and get ready to enjoy the perfect Italian sausage every time!

How to Make Italian Sausage

Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.

Grind the meat with a ⅜” (10 mm) plate. Mix meat with all ingredients, including water. *(Pinch off a small piece of the sausage and cook it in a frying pan; let it cool and taste to see if the seasoning is to your taste)

Stuff into 32 - 36 mm hog casings and tie into 5” (12 cm) links. Alternately, shape into patties. Cook sausage in the usual manner, making sure the internal temperature of the sausage links reaches at least 150 degrees F. It is recommended for frying or grilling.

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📖 Recipe

Easy Italian Sausage

BY Camila Benitez

Looking for a delicious and customizable sausage recipe to add to your culinary repertoire? Look no further than this homemade sausage recipe! With this homemade Italian sausage recipe, you can adjust the spices to your exact taste preferences. Whether you prefer hot and spicy or sweet and savory, this recipe has got you covered.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 12

Tools

• Measuring cups
• Molcajete
• Frying pan

Ingredients

  

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For the Meat:

• ▢ 2.20 lbs (1000 g) Pork shoulder *(no more than 35% fat)

Condiments:

• ▢ 1 teaspoon (2.33 g)black pepper, coarse
• ▢ 3 teaspoon (18 g) Kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (2 g) Sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoon (3 g) fennel seed, cracked
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (1 g) coriander
• ▢ 1 tablespoon (6.9g) paprika
• ▢ 1 Fresh garlic clove , peeled and mashed into a paste or ½ teaspoon (1.4 g ) garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (1g) caraway
• ▢ ½ cup (100 ml) cold water

Instructions

 

• Grind meat with a ⅜” (10 mm) plate. Mix meat with all ingredients, including water. *(Pinch off a small piece of the sausage and cook it in a frying pan let it cool and taste to see if the seasoning is to your taste)
• Stuff into 32 - 36 mm hog casings and tie into 5” (12 cm) links. Alternately, shape into patties. Cook sausage in the usual manner, making sure the internal temperature of the sausage links reaches at least 150 degrees F. Recommended for frying or grilling.

Notes

How to Store & Re-Heat

To store cooked Italian Sausage, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or freeze it for longer-term storage. To reheat, you can pan-fry, grill, or microwave it. Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F when reheating to ensure it's safe to eat.

Make-Ahead

To make Italian Sausage ahead of time, prepare the sausage mixture as directed in the recipe and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to cook, stuff the sausage into casings and cook as per the recipe instructions.

How to Freeze

To freeze Italian Sausage, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers or bags, removing as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Seal tightly and label with the date. Store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Italian Sausage

Amount per Serving

Calories

80

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.4

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Cholesterol

 

34

mg

11

%

Sodium

 

621

mg

27

%

Potassium

 

196

mg

6

%

Carbohydrates

 

1

g

0

%

Fiber

 

0.4

g

2

%

Sugar

 

0.2

g

0

%

Protein

 

10

g

20

%

Vitamin A

 

292

IU

6

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

15

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.

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