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Homemade Italian Sausages Recipe

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This recipe for Homemade Italian Sausages allows you to make flavorful, authentic Italian sausages at home using ground pork and a blend of mild Italian sausage seasoning. Perfect for grilling, frying, or adding to your favorite Italian dishes, these sausages bring fresh, customizable taste without any preservatives.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. ground pork
  • 1.6 oz. Mild Italian Sausage Seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend)
  • Collagen casings for stuffing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meat: In a large mixing bowl, add the 5 lbs. of ground pork ensuring it is fresh and cold for best results.
  2. Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the 1.6 oz. of mild Italian sausage seasoning over the ground pork. Thoroughly mix the seasoning into the meat using your hands or a spoon until evenly distributed.
  3. Prepare Sausage Stuffer: Set up your sausage stuffer according to the manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring the equipment is clean and ready.
  4. Stuff the Sausages: Carefully load the seasoned meat mixture into the sausage stuffer. Slide the collagen casings onto the stuffer nozzle and slowly stuff the mixture into the casings, being careful not to overfill.
  5. Form Sausage Links: Once the casing is filled, twist the sausages into your desired link lengths, making sure they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
  6. Store or Cook: Refrigerate the homemade sausages for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage. Cook using your preferred method such as grilling, pan-frying, or baking before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the pork is very cold to maintain texture and make stuffing easier.
  • Adjust seasoning level if you prefer spicier sausages by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne.
  • Soak collagen casings in warm water before stuffing to soften them.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness; cooked sausages should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  • Homemade sausages can be grilled, pan-fried, baked, or simmered in sauce depending on preference.

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