Homemade Mild Italian Sausage

Bring the authentic flavors of Italy to your kitchen with this easy and flavorful Homemade Mild Italian Sausage recipe. Made with just the right balance of ground pork, fennel seeds, garlic powder, and dried herbs like oregano and basil, this recipe delivers a savory, mildly spiced sausage that's perfect for everything from breakfast patties to pasta dishes. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, you'll have a versatile, preservative-free sausage blend that can be cooked immediately or stored for later use. Whether you're crafting hearty meatballs, layering a pizza, or enhancing a cozy casserole, this simple recipe guarantees rich, homemade goodness in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground pork
• 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons Fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Ice water

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, add the ground pork.

Step 2

Sprinkle the kosher salt, black pepper, fennel seeds, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes evenly over the ground pork.

Step 3

Use your hands to gently but thoroughly mix the spices into the pork. Be careful not to overwork the meat, as this can result in a tough sausage texture.

Step 4

Add the ice water into the mixture and mix again until the water is fully absorbed and the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Divide the sausage mixture into portions as desired or leave it as one batch for later use.

Step 6

If cooked immediately, form the sausage into patties or cook as loose sausage.

Step 7

To cook, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage patties or loose sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked with no pink remaining in the middle (internal temperature should reach 160°F/71°C).

Step 8

If storing, place the mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	952.5 grams (952.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2735

Total Fat 189.70g	243%
Saturated Fat 70.00g	350%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 817mg	272%
Sodium 1456mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 8.30g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 0.30g
Protein 234.90g	470%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 182mg	4%

*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: 63.7%

Protein: 35.1%

Carbs: 1.2%