Best 8 Seasoning For Ground Pork Italian Style Sausage Recipes

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Italian-style sausage is a delectable and versatile meat that can be used in a variety of dishes, from savory pastas to hearty soups. It is a popular choice for sausage lovers due to its bold, savory flavor and juicy texture. However, finding the perfect seasoning for ground pork Italian sausage can be a daunting task, as there are numerous recipes and techniques available. This article aims to provide guidance on selecting the best recipe for seasoning ground pork Italian sausage, taking into consideration factors such as spice preferences, desired texture, and cooking method.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SEASONING



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An easy to make spice blend for making any ground meat taste just like Italian sausage. A great way to make a healthier sausage at home and great for all kinds of recipes.

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dried fennel
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 lb 95% lean ground beef (or turkey, chicken, pork)

Steps:

  • Mix together all of the spices.
  • Mix together the meat and spices. Then you can brown it in a skillet for crumbled sausage or form it into patties or meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz., Calories 157 cal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 25 g, Fiber 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 666 mg, Sugar 0 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SEASONING



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Homemade spicy Italian sausage in 5 minutes? It may seem out of reach, but it's possible with this endlessly flavorful and authentic Italian Sausage Seasoning ready to go in your pantry!

Provided by Caitlin Self, MS, CNS, LDN

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons salt*
2 teaspoons fennel
2 teaspoons spicy cayenne
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
optional: ground onion, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley, ground celery seed, smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar or small dish and stir well. Store in an airtight container. (Refrigeration not necessary.)
  • To use: Stir 1 Tablespoons seasoning into 1 pound ground meat. Mix well and use immediately, or let rest for 30 minutes (up to overnight (in the fridge). Form into patties, or cook as you would any regular crumbled sausage. Alternatively, you can brown beef and sauté vegetables as usual, and add the seasoning during cooking.

SEASONING FOR GROUND PORK (ITALIAN-STYLE SAUSAGE)



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This recipe is to be used in place of Italian sausages without the casings, the amount of spice blend is good for 2 pounds of ground pork, I most always add in an a small onion and 2 tablespoons fresh garlic to the pork mixture in place of the dried, you might want to adjust the seasonings to suit taste, and for spicy add in 1-2 teaspoons crushed chili flakes or to taste --- if desired you may cover and refrigerate the uncooked pork mixture overnight to blend the flavors even more!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 5m

Yield 2 pounds pork

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder (you can use 2 tablespoons fresh garlic in place of the powder)
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (can use more if desired)
3/4 teaspoon crushed anise seed (can use crushed dried fennel seeds)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon minced dried onion
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Add this mix to 2 pounds ground pork and brown meat in a skillet for about 10-12 minutes or until the pork is well browned.
  • Use in recipes that require Italian sausages removed from casings.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SEASONING RECIPE



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Make your own Italian sausage at home with this homemade italian sausage seasoning recipe. Add these savory spices to turkey, pork or beef.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Main Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed ((we use whole, but you can crush the 1/2 teaspoon of whole seeds if you'd like))
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic ((we use fresh if not making a big batch))
1 teaspoon minced onions ((we use fresh if not making a big batch))
2 pounds ground beef ((or turkey, chicken or pork))

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the seasonings. Add the seasonings to 2 pounds of ground beef. Brown or cook as desired in a large skillet.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 662 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE SAUSAGE SEASONING BLEND



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A dry herb blend for giving any ground meat a "sausage" flavoring. Try this not only with ground pork, but also ground turkey, beef, or chicken. Adapted from a recipe that came with one of my pizza pans. Recipe can be doubled, tripled, etc as needed. Each batch is enough to season 1 pound of meat. Leave out the crushed red pepper flakes for milder sausage.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 3 Tbsp

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2/3 teaspoon garlic granules or 2/3 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, for spicy (optional)

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients together in a spice grinder or mini-food processor (or you may also just stir together if you like some chunkier bits of fennel in your sausage).
  • Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • To use, mix with 1 pound ground meat.
  • Chill seasoned meat 3 hours before using.
  • Or you may also use this in any recipe calling for sausage seasoning.

HOMEMADE SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE (MILD OR HOT)



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This is a very versatile Italian sausage which can be used in many different ways. You can take it from mild to hot and it's very easy to use. There are also different options for type of meat to use, like ground chuck or ground turkey (do not use ground beef). If using ground turkey, you'll have to coat your skillet with a little olive or veggie oil before cooking as it has very little fat and will stick to skillet.

Provided by Michelle Leigh Gossman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 12h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds ground pork
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 ¼ tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
¾ teaspoon ground fennel seed
¼ teaspoon brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 640.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

ITALIAN STYLE SAUSAGE



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I like to add Italian sausage as a topping on my homemade pizza. Came up with this blend after much experimentation. I fry it all and freeze in portions for use as pizza topping. It's ground pork with all fixings to make a simple sausage you can prepare at home.

Provided by Lee Fogle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¾ teaspoon crushed anise seeds
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground pork

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the ground black pepper, parsley, Italian-style seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, anise, paprika, minced onion flakes and salt; mix well.
  • Place pork in a separate large bowl and add the spice mix to it. Mix this thoroughly with your hands.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the seasoned pork for 10 minutes, or until well browned and crumbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 98.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 852.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ITALIAN-STYLE PORK SAUSAGE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons fennel seeds
3 tablespoons ground fennel
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground anise or nutmeg
2 teaspoons crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1-inch-wide strips and chilled to 26 to 28 degrees, or ground pork butt
Enough hog casings for 3 pounds of sausage, rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, toast fennel seeds over high heat, shaking the pan to keep seeds from burning, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer seeds to a bowl. Add ground fennel, salt, black pepper, sugar, and nutmeg or anise. If making hot sausages, add red-pepper flakes and cayenne pepper as well. Stir to combine. Set seasoning blend aside.
  • If you are grinding your own sausage, fit meat grinder with a 1/2-inch die (or the larger of the two dies, if using a grinder with only two sizes). Pass meat through grinder into a large bowl. Meanwhile, mix seasoning blend with 1 1/2 ounces water. Sprinkle seasoning blend over meat and toss gently with hands to distribute evenly. Pass meat through grinder a second time, using the same die. (If using preground meat, gently toss with seasoning.) Cover bowl and refrigerate until ready to stuff sausages.
  • Transfer meat to a sausage stuffer or stand mixer fitted with a sausage stuffing attachment and plastic stuffing tube. Put a baking sheet or bowl below stuffing tube to catch sausages as they are stuffed.
  • Carefully slide the casing onto stuffing tube. Leave about 3 inches of casing hanging off end of tube. Begin cranking sausage meat into casing, guiding stuffed sausage with one hand to keep meat moving consistently through casing so sausages are neither overstuffed nor understuffed. As casing is stuffed, curl sausage into a coil.
  • When all sausage has been stuffed, slide remaining casing off tube and tie a knot at both ends as close to the meat as possible. Twist sausages several times to create links every 4 inches, alternating the direction you twist. Store in a resealable bag and cook within 1 week of making, or freeze up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground pork: Opt for ground pork that is made from fresh, lean pork shoulder or pork butt. This will ensure a flavorful and juicy sausage.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Italian sausage is typically seasoned with a combination of herbs and spices, such as garlic, fennel, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Experiment with different combinations to create your own unique flavor profile.
  • Mix the seasonings thoroughly: Make sure to mix the seasonings evenly throughout the ground pork. This will ensure that each bite of sausage is packed with flavor.
  • Form the sausage into links: You can use a sausage stuffer or simply shape the sausage by hand into 4-inch links. If you are using a sausage stuffer, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: Italian sausage should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). You can cook the sausage in a skillet, on a grill, or in the oven.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you are making a classic Italian pasta sauce, a grilled sausage sandwich, or a hearty soup, Italian sausage is sure to add a delicious touch. With a few simple tips, you can easily make your own Italian sausage at home. So, grab some ground pork and seasonings and get started!

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