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.