Sausage My Grandpa's Homemade

Discover the heartwarming flavors of tradition with "Sausage My Grandpa's Homemade," a timeless recipe that brings the magic of handcrafted sausage to your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe combines ground pork with a perfectly balanced blend of spices like sage, paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. A dash of brown sugar adds a subtle sweetness, while cold water ensures a succulent, tender mixture. Whether you shape it into patties, keep it crumbled, or stuff it into casings, this versatile sausage is perfect for breakfast sandwiches, hearty casseroles, or as a savory centerpiece. With just 25 minutes of prep and cook time and customizable ingredients like optional fennel seeds, this recipe is a surefire way to bring a family favorite to life. Start a new tradition or honor an old one with this homemade sausage that's bursting with farmhouse flavor and nostalgia!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground pork
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoons fennel seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork with all the seasonings: salt, ground black pepper, ground sage, paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and fennel seeds (if using).

Step 2

Drizzle cold water over the mixture to help evenly distribute the flavors.

Step 3

Using clean hands, gently mix the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat as this could make the sausage dense.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the sausage mixture rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).

Step 5

After resting, take the sausage mixture out of the fridge. You can form it into patties, leave it ground for crumbles, or stuff it into casings if desired.

Step 6

To cook the sausage, preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add patties or crumbles to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).

Step 7

Serve hot with your favorite sides or incorporate into recipes like breakfast sandwiches or casseroles. Any uncooked sausage can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(964.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2746.2

Total Fat 189.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 816.5mg	0%
Sodium 5291.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 6.2g
Protein 234.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289.9mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 141.7mg	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: 63.3%

Protein: 34.9%

Carbs: 1.8%