Phil's Italian Sausage

Elevate your homemade meals with the bold and authentic flavors of *Phil's Italian Sausage*. This easy-to-make recipe combines ground pork with a medley of classic Italian seasonings, including fennel seeds, paprika, and a perfect balance of dried herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley. A touch of sugar enhances the flavor profile, while a splash of white wine (or water) adds moisture and binds the ingredients seamlessly. Whether shaped into patties, links, or used as a versatile bulk sausage for pizzas, pasta, or hearty breakfasts, this customizable recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. With simple pantry staples and make-ahead options for freezing, *Phil's Italian Sausage* is your go-to for crafting savory, homemade sausage that's bursting with robust, Italian-inspired goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ground pork
• 2 tsp Fennel seeds
• 1.5 tsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 1 tsp Dried parsley
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Sugar
• 2 tbsp White wine or water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the ground pork and break it apart with your hands or a large spoon.

Step 2

Add fennel seeds, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar to the bowl.

Step 3

Pour in the white wine or water. This helps to bind the ingredients together and adds moisture to the sausage mixture.

Step 4

Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined. Be sure to incorporate the spices thoroughly so the flavor is distributed throughout the meat.

Step 5

Optional: Cover the mixture and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the spices to meld with the meat.

Step 6

Shape the sausage mixture into patties, links, or leave it as a bulk sausage mix, depending on your preference and intended use.

Step 7

If desired, cook immediately by frying in a skillet over medium-high heat until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), or refrigerate the uncooked sausage mixture in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Step 8

To store longer, divide the sausage mixture into portions, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(968.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2782.1

Total Fat 190.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 816.5mg	0%
Sodium 5294.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Protein 235.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 352.1mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 299.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 2.0%