Homemade Mild Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Homemade Mild Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs well-marbled pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons dry red wine; pork casing (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs well-marbled pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
2 tablespoons freshly chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons dry red wine
pork casing (optional)

1
Combine the pork butt, garlic, paprika, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, cayenne, anise, parsley, and red wine in a large bowl and toss well to coat.
2
Refrigerate covered overnight or up to 24 hours.
3
Pass the mixture through a meat grinder fitted with a medium die.
4
(Alternately, transfer to a food processor in 2 batches and process until finely ground.).
5
To test the seasoning, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet, and cook about 2 teaspoons of the mixture.
6
Adjust seasonings, to taste.
7
Using the sausage attachment on a mixer, stuff the meat into the casings, if being used.
8
Twist and tie off to make 4-inch sausages.
9
Alternately, shape into patties.
10
Cook sausage in usual manner, making sure the internal temperature of the sausage links reaches at least 150 degrees F.
11
Uncooked sausage can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze and use within 3 months.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs well-marbled pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Homemade Mild Italian Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Mild Italian Sausage

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