Homemade Italian Sausage

Homemade Italian Sausage

from iowagirleats.com
30 min

Homemade Italian Sausage is a cinch to make at home and YOU control the ingredients. Use ground Italian Sausage in a variety of recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground fennel seed (see notes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • red chili pepper flakes (if desired for spicy sausage)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients except ground pork into a large bowl then whisk or stir with a fork to combine.

  2. 2

    Crumble ground pork on top then use hands to thoroughly combine, though do not over mix. For the best flavor, refrigerate sausage in an airtight container overnight before using.