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Homemade Mild Italian Sausage Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp ground aniseed .
  • 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper .
  • 1 1/2 tsps paprika .
  • 1 1/2 tsps toasted fennel seeds .
  • 3 tbsps dry red wine .
  • 2 tbsps minced garlic .
  • 1 tbsp paprika .
  • pork casings (optional) .
  • 3 lbs well-marbled pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch pieces .
  • 2 tbsps freshly sliced fresh Italian parsley .
  • 1 tbsp salt .
  • 1 tsp cayenne

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine the pork butt, parsley, fennel seeds, garlic, salt, anise, paprika, cayenne, pepper, & red wine In a large-ish bowl & toss well to coat.
  • Step #2 Refrigerate covered overnight or up to 24 hrs.
  • Step #3 Pass the mixture through a meat grinder fitted with a medium die.
  • Step #4 (Alternately, transfer to a food processor/blender in 2 batches & process until finely ground.
  • Step #5 ).
  • Step #6 To test the seasoning, heat 1 tsp oil in a small skillet, & cook about 2 tsps of the mixture.
  • Step #7 Adjust seasonings, to taste.
  • Step #8 Using the sausage attachment on a mixer, stuff the meat into the casings, if being used.
  • Step #9 Twist & tie off to make 4-inch sausages.
  • Step #10 Alternately, shape into patties.
  • Step #11 Cook sausage in usual manner, making sure the internal temperature of the sausage links reaches at least 150 degrees F.
  • Step #12 Uncooked sausage can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze & use within 3 months.
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