Homemade Italian Sausage Meat
Skip the store bought links and mix your own flavorful Italian sausage meat at home with just a few simple pantry spices.
recipesbynani.comIf you have ever struggled to squeeze meat out of slippery sausage casings, you are going to love this simple trick. Making your own bulk Italian sausage meat is cheaper and much easier than buying pre made links, plus you get full control over the quality of your pork.
This mixture is perfect for pasta sauces, breakfast hashes, or forming into your own patties and meatballs. It uses a classic blend of herbs and fennel seeds to get that authentic savory flavor we all know and love.
🧺 Ingredients
- 500g ground pork (ideally 20% fat)
- 1 tablespoon dry red wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Place the ground pork into a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the wine, salt, pepper, fennel seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, and red chili flakes to the bowl.
- 3
Use your hands to mix everything together thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- 4
Use the mixture immediately in your favorite recipe or cover and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors develop further.
- 5
If using for patties or meatballs, portion the meat into your desired size and cook in a pan over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
💡 Tips
You can store this meat in the refrigerator for up to two days or freeze it in an airtight container for up to three months. If you want to make a larger batch, this recipe doubles perfectly for meal prep.
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