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Sweet Itiaian

Sweet Itiaian

Cuisine:Italian

Course:Dinner

20m prep 15m cook 12h ready

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.

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 10 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
1266 cal
Protein
80.4 g
Carbohydrate
56.5 g
Fiber
7.38 g
Sugars
4.23 g
Sodium
2623 mg
Total fat
79.8 g
Saturated fat
29.2 g
Monounsaturated fat
35.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat
7.55 g
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

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2.

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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