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Homemade Italian Sausage

Craft your own homemade Italian sausage with fresh herbs and spices for a meal that dazzles the palate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pounds Pork shoulder (cut into large 2-inch cubes) Remove any bones or sinew
  • ½ cup red wine (chilled) Adds depth of flavor
Seasonings
  • 2.5 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons fennel seeds
  • 4 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 4 tablespoons fresh oregano (finely minced)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil (finely minced)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (finely minced)
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes Add more for extra heat
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the pork shoulder into large pieces, removing any bones or sinew, and freeze for 10-20 minutes to make grinding easier.
  2. Grind the pork using a meat grinder into a bowl set in ice until it’s clean and distinct.
  3. Add all the seasonings to the ground meat and mix by hand until combined. Then, pour in the chilled red wine and continue mixing until it’s nice and sticky.
  4. Cook a small amount to taste, adjusting seasonings as needed.
  5. Divide the mixture into smaller portions, preferably 1-pound bags.
  6. Store in freezer-safe or vacuum-sealed bags and use fresh within 3-5 days, or freeze until needed.

Notes

For variations, consider using brown sugar for sweetness or swapping ingredients for a vegan version with mushrooms.