Italian Sausage Seasoning Recipe
This homemade Italian sausage seasoning blend brings bold, authentic flavors to your dishes. Whether you're making sausage from scratch or want to season ground meat for Italian-style dishes, this blend has the perfect balance of savory herbs, warmth, and spice.
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Homemade Italian Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds whole or lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional, for depth
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Use 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons per pound of ground pork or meat of choice for homemade Italian sausage.
Notes
Tips & Uses:
- For sweet Italian sausage, omit the red pepper flakes and add a pinch of brown sugar.
- For spicy Italian sausage, increase the red pepper flakes to 1 teaspoon.
- Mix with ground pork, turkey, or chicken for homemade sausage patties, meatballs, or pasta sauces.
- Add a sprinkle to roasted vegetables or soups for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
Serving: 16g | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
