Sweet Italian Sausages Recipe

Name: Sweet Italian Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds well chilled coarsely ground pork butt; 1/3 pound well chilled coarsely ground fatback; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 fresh basil leaves, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced, or 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced, or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary; 3 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds well chilled coarsely ground pork butt
1/3 pound well chilled coarsely ground fatback
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 fresh basil leaves, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced, or 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced, or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Combine the pork butt, fatback, and white wine in a large bowl and mix well.
2
Make sure to keep the mixture cold.
3
If it is a warm day, you can place the mixing bowl over a second mixing bowl of ice water.
4
Add the garlic, basil, oregano, rosemary, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper to the pork mixture.
5
Using your hands, mix very well.
6
Form the mixture into sixteen 2-ounce patties, each one about the size of a very small hamburger patty.
7
Heat a large skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
8
Arrange the sausages in a single layer in the skillet.
9
Fry the sausages, turning them once, until golden brown and crusty on the outside and the interior loses its pink color, about 4 minutes total.
10
Reduce the amount of fennel to 1/2 tablespoon and add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes.

556

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds well chilled coarsely ground pork butt, 1/3 pound well chilled coarsely ground fatback, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Sweet Italian Sausages 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 Sausages

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions