Hot Italian Sausage

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Homemade hot Italian fennel sausage isn't a chore. Lightly browned and crumbled, this pork sausage makes a terrific topping for pizza or an addition to a rustic pasta dish.

by David Tanis

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ItalianQuick, Side Dish

Servings

Makes 1 pound

Total time

10 min

Calories / serving

185 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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1 pound coarsely ground pork shoulder, not too leanpork-shoulder
1 teaspoon saltsalt
1 teaspoon crushed fennel seedsfennel-seed
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 tablespoon mild paprikapaprika
3 garlic cloves, mincedgarlic

Instructions (2 steps)

01Put the pork in a bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Mix well to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the meat.
02Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for future use.

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