italian sausage recipe

Pork – A trimmed pork shoulder or pork butt is the perfect meat cut. You can add in some pork belly for more fat and flavor. Spices – I use a combination of fennel, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, nutmeg, and coriander. Parsley – Adding some chopped fresh parsley will add some nice flavors and freshness to the Italian sausage. Garlic – Finely minced cloves are traditional to use and provide outstanding flavors. Casing – I use natural hog casing for this. Wine – A good Italian white Pinot Grigio is what I used. However, you can use a red Sangiovese or Chianti in this as well. Orange – This is an addition to traditional Italian sausage, but it is an ingredient often used in Italy while making sausage. Sugar – This will help to balance out some of the spicy seasonings in this. Ice – Shaved ice will help keep the sausage moist when encased.