Like the others, the homemade version of Italian sausage is a cinch to make and requires just ground pork and pantry staples including regular herbs and spices.
As the saying goes, nobody wants to see how sausage is made…except for my homemade version. Seriously, it is so easy and SO GOOD! I can’t wait for you to try it.
Pork sausage is ground pork that has been seasoned. You can substitute, but you’ll have to bring your own seasoning. As you’ve found, loose ground sausage isn’t always available. If the meat department has fresh sausage, you can buy them, cut the casing and remove the sausage.
What to Make with Italian Sausage
You can use homemade ground Italian sausage in literally any recipe that calls for it. Here are some tasty ideas to get you started:
Spicy vs Mild Homemade Sausage
This recipe is for mild Italian Sausage, aka sweet Italian sausage, though if you want a spicy version you can simply add red chili pepper flakes to your desire.
What distinguishes pork sausage from ground pork?
FAQ
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