Italian Sausage - Tuscan Style

Italian Sausage - Tuscan Style
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    20 People
  • VIEWS
    73

Transport your kitchen to the rolling hills of Tuscany with this authentic Italian sausage recipe. Bursting with savory spices and rich pork flavor, these sausages are perfect for grilling, frying, or adding a rustic touch to your favorite Italian dishes.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    71 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    747 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    32 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Spice Blend (5 minutes): Using a spice grinder or food processor, pulverize the salt, black pepper, and sugar until finely ground. This ensures even distribution of flavor throughout the sausage.

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Recipe View 15 mins Combine and Mix (15 minutes): In a large bowl, combine the coarse ground pork shoulder, back fat, garlic powder, mace, coriander, cayenne pepper, and ice water. The ice water is crucial for keeping the mixture cold, which helps bind the ingredients and prevents the fat from rendering during mixing.

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Recipe View 5 mins Incorporate the Spices (5 minutes): Add the prepared spice blend to the pork mixture. Using latex gloves (or similar food-safe gloves) to avoid contamination and maintain a cold temperature, thoroughly mix all ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough sausage.

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Recipe View 40 mins Stuff the Sausages (30-45 minutes): Carefully stuff the sausage mixture into the casings using a sausage stuffer. Twist off the filled casings every 3 inches to create individual sausages. If you don't have a stuffer, you can form the mixture into patties or roll them into logs.

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Recipe View 15 mins Refrigerate or Freeze (15 minutes): Refrigerate the sausages for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld. Use within one week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 6 weeks. Be sure to wrap them tightly to prevent freezer burn.

For a more intense flavor, try adding a splash of red wine to the mixture.
If you prefer a spicier sausage, increase the amount of cayenne pepper to 1/2 teaspoon.
Use high-quality pork for the best flavor and texture.
When grilling, be sure to cook the sausages thoroughly to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 24 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Savanah Krajcik

    I've made this sausage several times now, and it's always a hit. The spice blend is just right, and the instructions are easy to follow.

  • Emilia Bartoletti

    This recipe is fantastic! The sausages came out perfectly. I used them in a pasta dish and everyone loved it!

  • Reid Cummingskilback

    Great recipe. I did find that grinding the spices really made a difference. Will definitely make again!

  • Sabryna Koelpin

    First time making sausage, and it was surprisingly easy! Thanks for the detailed instructions.

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