Description
This Homemade Italian Sausages recipe offers an authentic and flavorful approach to making classic Italian sausages at home using ground pork and a special blend of Italian seasoning. Perfect for grilling, frying, or adding to your favorite Italian dishes, these sausages bring traditional flavors straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 5 lbs. ground pork
Seasoning
- 1.6 oz. mild Italian sausage seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: In a large mixing bowl, place the 5 lbs. of ground pork ensuring it is evenly distributed for seasoning.
- Season the Meat: Add the 1.6 oz. of mild Italian sausage seasoning to the ground pork. Mix thoroughly by hand or with a spoon until the seasoning is evenly incorporated throughout the meat, making sure the flavors blend well.
- Prepare Sausage Stuffer: Set up your sausage stuffer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This equipment is necessary for forming the sausages uniformly.
- Stuff the Casings: Load the seasoned pork mixture into the sausage stuffer, and carefully stuff the mixture into collagen casings. Make sure to fill the casings evenly to avoid air pockets.
- Form Sausage Links: After stuffing, twist the casing at desired lengths to create individual sausage links. Ensure the links are secure and uniform in size.
Notes
- You can make your own Italian sausage seasoning using a blend of fennel seeds, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Keep the ground pork chilled before mixing to make handling easier and to keep the fat firm.
- If you don’t have a sausage stuffer, a piping bag with a large tip can be used as an alternative in a pinch.
- Store sausages in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Cook thoroughly to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies (depending on cooking method; not included here as recipe focuses on preparation)
- Category: Sausage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Homemade Italian Sausage, Italian Sausage Recipe, Ground Pork Sausages, Mild Italian Sausages, Sausage Making
