Italian Sausage Recipe


Ingredients

500 g freshly ground pork or pre-packaged ground pork
1 tbsp (3 Teaspoons) finely minced garlic
1 tbsp (3 Teaspoons) finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp (3 Teaspoons) red wine
1 tbsp (3 Teaspoons) sweet hungarian paprika
2 tsp salt
1½ tsp cracked black peppercorns (toast in a dry skillet)
1 tsp cracked fennel seeds (toast in a dry skillet)
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp dried rosemary
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp dried ground sage

Method

  1. Place the ground meat in a bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Use your hands or a stand mixer paddle attachment to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
  2. Wrap and chill for at least 6 hours before using, preferably overnight for best flavor.
  3. The sausage will keep in the fridge for 3 days or can be frozen, well wrapped, for up to 3 months.