Sweet Itiaian
A sweet Italian sausage made with ground pork, fennel, and paprika. The mixture is refrigerated overnight, then stuffed into casings and grilled or pan-fried.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 Coarse salt
- 1/4 tbsp Ground black pepper
- 1/4 tbsp Wild fennel seeds
- 1/2 tbsp Chopped parsley
- 1 salt
- 1 ground fennel seed
- 1.5 sweet paprika
- 1 fresh garlic finely minced
- 1 sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 red wine vinegar
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 10 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 423 mg
- Iron: 8.69 mg
- Magnesium: 164 mg
- Phosphorus: 1075 mg
- Potassium: 2134 mg
- Zinc: 12.3 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 Coarse salt
- 1/4 tbsp Ground black pepper
- 1/4 tbsp Wild fennel seeds
- 1/2 tbsp Chopped parsley
- 1 salt
- 1 ground fennel seed
- 1.5 sweet paprika
- 1 sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 red wine vinegar
Prepare
- 1 fresh garlic, finely minced
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 tablespoon coarse salt, 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1/4 tablespoon wild fennel seeds (or commercial fennel seeds or anise seeds), 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon ground fennel seed, 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh garlic, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Step 2.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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Step 3.
After the resting period, stuff the seasoned pork mixture into hog casings, using a sausage stuffer or a piping bag fitted with a large tip. Twist into links of desired length.
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Step 4.
To cook, grill or pan-fry the sausages over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Alternatively, pre-cook the sausages by simmering in water for 10 minutes before browning. Serve with pasta or slice into your favorite meat-based pasta sauce.