How To Make Italian Sausage

August 31, 2020Hayley

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 6

Pre-seasoned Italian sausage not cutting it for you? You’ve come to the right place. Follow these simple tips and learn how to make Italian sausage!

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We have an American grocery store on base here in Japan, but it doesn’t have everything we can get back home. Italian sausage by the pound is one of them. Hence the beginning of this recipe!

I do this out of necessity, but even when I can get Italian sausage again, I wont. It’s so much more flavorful than the pre-seasoned tubes I used to get. I’ll never go back!

When I started using this sausage in a recipe I’ve made for ages, Italian Stuffed Jumbo Shells, it made them so much better!

Don’t be intimidated by the fennel seeds!!! I had never cooked with these before I decided to throw these in to complete the Italian flavor profile, but now I throw them in tons of recipes.

I prefer to “roast” them to get the oils, flavor, and aroma going and it is SO easy!

Simply put the seeds in a dry skillet on medium heat and let them roast for 2-3 minutes once the skillet is at temperature. They don’t need much babysitting, so I do this while I’m measuring the other ingredients and adding them to the bowl.

You will start to smell the seeds and I bet even recognize the scent from your favorite Italian restaurant.

Also, I crush mine to get them more uniformly throughout the sausage, but you don’t have to.

To crush them I simply place a spatula over them and press with my palm. You can also easily chop them with a knife! Bam, you have crushed roasted fennel seed. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it?

Now that you know how to make Italian sausage, tell me your favorite dishes to use it in!

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How To Make Italian Sausage

August 31, 2020 Hayley

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Can't find the pre-seasoned or want a better flavor? Look no further!

Ingredients

1 lb regular or mild pork sausage
1 tsp Good Seasons italian seasoning
pinch of black pepper
1/2 tsp roasted fennel seed, crushed
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp onion flakes

Directions

1)
1. Pour the 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds into the skillet you plan to use to brown the sausage. Turn this skillet to medium heat and “roast” your fennel seeds for 2-3 minutes once the skillet is hot. You should be smelling them by the time they are done.
2. While those are cooking, Add all other ingredients into a mixing bowl: sausage, italian seasoning, pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and minced garlic.
3. When the fennel seeds are fragrant and slightly darker than when you put them in, take them out of the skillet and put them on a small plate or cutting board. Crush by placing a spatula or spoon over the seeds and pressing it down with your hands, or cut with a knife. Leave as big or small pieces as you wish.
4. Add to mixing bowl and stir all ingredients together until thoroughly combined. I use my hands!
5. If wishing to cook immediately, place in a skillet on medium heat until completely browned, stirring and flipping occasionally. Drain the grease and enjoy!