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Homemade Italian sausage made with fresh herbs and spices

Homemade Italian Sausage

Make your own delicious Italian sausage at home with this easy recipe that combines ground pork with a blend of flavorful spices. Perfect for a variety of dishes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork and all the spices: fennel, oregano, black pepper, crushed red pepper, rosemary, parsley, and salt.
  2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until everything is well incorporated. Your hands may get messy—embrace it!
  3. Shape the mixture into patties or, if you’re feeling adventurous, stuff into casings.
Cooking
  1. Cook the sausage on a grill, in a skillet, or bake in the oven until fully cooked through.
  2. Voila! Enjoy your homemade Italian sausage!

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for about 3-5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave as needed.