Sweet Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Sweet Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds ground pork; 1/4 pound salt pork, fat part only, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or scant 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or scant 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste, if needed

Servings: persons

1 3/4 pounds ground pork
1/4 pound salt pork, fat part only, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or scant 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or scant 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste, if needed

1
Place all the ingredients except the salt in a large bowl, and knead with your hands until thoroughly blended.
2
Cook and taste a small sample, then add the salt if needed.
3
Leave in bulk and shape as directed in individual recipes or stuff into hog casing.
4
Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to blend.
5
Saute or grill, or cook as directed in individual recipes.
6
(The uncooked sausage will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 week.)

529

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 pounds ground pork, 1/4 pound salt pork, fat part only, minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or scant 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Sweet 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.

Sweet Italian Sausage

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