Homemade Italian Sausages Recipe

Introduction

Making homemade Italian sausages is simpler than you might think and allows you to enjoy fresh, flavorful sausages tailored to your taste. With just a few ingredients, you can create delicious sausages perfect for grilling, frying, or adding to your favorite recipes.

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. ground pork
• 1.6 oz. Mild Italian Sausage Seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, place the ground pork.
2. Step 2: Add the Italian Sausage Seasoning to the pork and mix thoroughly until well combined.
3. Step 3: Prepare your sausage stuffer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and place the sausage mixture into the stuffer.
4. Step 4: Stuff the mixture into collagen casings, then twist or cut them into your preferred link sizes.

Tips & Variations

• Chill the mixture before stuffing to make handling easier and help the sausage hold its shape.
• Try adding red pepper flakes or fennel seeds to your seasoning for a spicier or more aromatic sausage.
• If you don’t have a stuffer, shaped patties work well as an alternative.

Storage

Store homemade Italian sausages in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the sausages in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and cook thoroughly before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of meat instead of pork?

Yes, ground beef or turkey can be substituted, but pork offers the best fat content for juicy and flavorful sausages.

Do I need to soak the collagen casings before stuffing?

Yes, soak the casings in warm water for about 30 minutes to make them pliable before stuffing.

Homemade Italian Sausages Recipe

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This Homemade Italian Sausages recipe offers a simple and authentic way to make flavorful Italian sausages from scratch using ground pork and a fragrant Italian seasoning blend. Perfect for grilling, frying, or baking, these sausages bring the classic taste of Italy to your kitchen with control over ingredients and freshness.

• Author: Lila
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes (if cooking immediately)
• Total Time: 20 minutes (does not include cooking or chilling time)
• Yield: Approximately 20–25 links depending on size 1x
• Category: Sausages
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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Meat

• 5 lbs. ground pork

Seasoning

• 1.6 oz. Mild Italian Sausage Seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend)

Other

• Collagen casings for stuffing

Instructions

1. Prepare the meat. In a large bowl, place 5 pounds of ground pork, making sure it is fresh and well-chilled to facilitate mixing and stuffing later.
2. Add seasoning and mix. Sprinkle the 1.6 ounces of mild Italian sausage seasoning evenly over the ground pork. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until the seasoning is fully incorporated into the meat, ensuring an even flavor throughout.
3. Prepare the sausage stuffer. Set up your sausage stuffer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This can be a manual or electric stuffer suitable for home use.
4. Stuff the casings. Load the seasoned pork mixture into the sausage stuffer and carefully stuff it into prepared collagen casings, taking care not to overfill. Once filled, twist the casing at regular intervals to create individual sausage links of your preferred size.
5. Store or cook. Once linked, the sausages can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage. Cook before eating by grilling, pan-frying, or baking until fully cooked through.

Notes

• You can make your own Italian sausage seasoning by combining fennel seeds, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
• Make sure to soak collagen casings in warm water before stuffing to make them pliable.
• Keep the sausage mixture cold during the process to prevent fat from melting and maintain texture.
• Cook sausages until an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached for safety.
• Leftover sausages can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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