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Homemade Italian Sausage (Easy Version)
🧂 Ingredients
1 kg ground pork (about 2.2 lb)
2 tsp salt
1–2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp fennel seeds (this gives the classic “Italian” flavor)
1 tsp garlic powder (or 3 fresh minced garlic cloves)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika (optional for color)
½–1 tsp chili flakes (for spicy version)
2–3 tbsp cold water (helps mix everything)
👨🍳 Instructions
Put the ground pork in a large bowl.
Add all the spices on top.
Mix well with your hands for 2–3 minutes until everything is evenly combined.
Cover and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (better flavor).
Use it as:
sausage patties 🍔
stuffing for pasta 🍝
pizza topping 🍕
or fill casings if you want real sausage links
🔥 Tips
The key flavor is fennel + garlic (that’s what makes it italian sausage)
Use pork with a bit of fat (around 20–30%) for juicy results
You can freeze it raw or cooked
