HOMEMADE SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by sheilaolim

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground pork
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Place the pork and red wine vinegar in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, paprika, red pepper flakes, fennel seed, brown sugar, oregano, and thyme. Knead until flecks of spice are evenly distributed through the sausage. Divide the sausage into thirds, and form into 3 logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Place wrapped sausage into a freezer bag before freezing, or store in refrigerator for at least 12 hours before cooking