Homemade Italian Sausage Recipe
Make your own Italian sausage at home.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 218kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground pork , 70% to 80% lean
- 1 tbsp fennel seed toasted
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic, granulated or powder
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the fennel seed in a skillet on medium-high heat. Stir seeds continually until they start to brown and become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Mix the ground pork with the spices in a bowl. Using rubber gloves and hand mixing works best.
- Allow the flavors to meld by wrapping the pork in plastic wrap and refrigerating for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Brown the Italian sausage with 1 or 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet.
Notes
- The fennel seeds could be crushed or ground if you would like.
- Add more red pepper flakes if you like hotter sausage.
- The Italian sausage freezes well in an air-tight container for up to 3 months.
- Calorie count is based on one serving of the pork only. (No spaghetti or marinara sauce).
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal