Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place pork and red wine vinegar in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, salt, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, fennel seed, brown sugar, oregano, and thyme.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Knead until flecks of spice are evenly distributed throughout meat.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Divide sausage into thirds. Form each into a 3-inch diameter log, wrap securely in plastic wrap, and place in a zip-top bag. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before cooking.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'When ready to cook, remove logs from the zip-top bags and place on a cutting board. Use a finely serrated knife to cut logs right through the plastic wrapping into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick patties. Carefully remove and discard any plastic.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook sausage patties in the hot skillet until no longer pink in the center, 2 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)