Description
Homemade Italian Sausage is a culinary delight that brings the rich flavors of Italy to your table. Bursting with the aromatic essence of fresh garlic and herbs, this easy-to-make sausage elevates any meal, from casual family dinners to festive barbecues. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with every juicy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, well-marbled
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- For Serving: Italian rolls
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Cut the pork shoulder into smaller chunks for easier blending.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, oregano, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Place pork chunks in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the spice mixture over them. Mix thoroughly using your hands.
- Shape the mixture into patties or stuff it into casings if preferred.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil and cook sausages until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage patty (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg