HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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Homemade hot Italian fennel sausage isn't a chore. Lightly browned and crumbled, this pork sausage makes a terrific topping for pizza or an addition to a rustic pasta dish.

Provided by David Tanis

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound coarsely ground pork shoulder, not too lean
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 tablespoon mild paprika
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Put the pork in a bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Mix well to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the meat.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for future use.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 185, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 183 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams