Homemade Italian Sausage Recipe
Making homemade Italian sausage is simple and rewarding! With fresh ground meat and a bold, aromatic spice blend, you’ll have delicious sausage ready for any dish. This recipe works with ground pork, turkey, chicken, lamb, or beef, making it a versatile and flavorful option for every meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground pork preferably with 20% fat for juiciness or substitute with ground turkey, chicken, lamb, or beef
- 2 ½ teaspoons Homemade Italian Sausage Seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons dry red wine or substitute with beef broth for a non-alcoholic version
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayene pepper optional for extra Spicy or Hot Italian sausage
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat – In a large mixing bowl, add the ground meat of your choice. Pour in red wine or beef broth to help keep the sausage juicy and enhance flavor.
- Season the Sausage – Sprinkle the Italian Sausage Seasoning evenly over the meat. Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Mix Thoroughly – Use your hands or a spoon to gently mix everything together. Be careful not to overwork the meat, as this can make the sausage dense.
- Cover & refrigerate at least 5 hours or up to 24 hours.
Use Immediately or Store –
- For sausage crumbles: Cook immediately in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it browns.
- For sausage patties: Shape into small patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For sausage links: If using casings, stuff the mixture into natural casings using a sausage stuffer, then twist into links.
Notes
How to Store:
- Refrigerate: Store raw sausage in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Shape into patties or crumbles, then freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before cooking.
- Pasta Dishes – Add to marinara sauce, lasagna, or stuffed shells.
- Pizza Topping – Brown and sprinkle over your favorite homemade pizza.
- Stuffed Peppers – Combine with rice and vegetables for a hearty meal.
- Soups & Stews – Perfect for Italian-style soups like sausage and white bean soup.
- Breakfast Sausage – Serve alongside eggs or in breakfast sandwiches.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
