Homemade Hot Italian Sausage
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
2 1/2 Tsp Coarse (kosher) salt
1/2 Tsp Whole black peppercorns
2 Tsp Crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp Paprika
1/2 Tsp Thyme
1 Tsp Fennel seeds
1/2 Tsp Finely minced garlic
1 3/4 Lb Pork,trimmed,lean -- 1"dice
Chilled
1/2 lb Fresh pork fat -- 1/2"dice
ChilledRecipe
Combine dry spices in spice mill or mortar and grind to coarse texture. Mix with garlic in small bowl. Mix meat, fat & spices together in bowl. In food processor (or grinder w/medium.plate) process 1/2 of mixture at a time, being careful not to overprocess. Fat and meat should remain distinct, but tiny pieces. Knead all together until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hrs. Stuff into casings using sausage stuffer or horn attached to grinder. Tie off into 5" links and hang in cool place to dry. Or, just refrigerate for 24 hrs, uncovered. Hold in refrig. for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Cook in your usual manner. Yield: about 2 lbs.
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