I like to use my own spice mixes whenever possible because I control the ingredients. This Italian Sausage spice mix is perfect. I make it really simple for myself by prepping batches of Italian Sausage at once and storing it in the freezer. I store some precooked for use in soups or casseroles, just to make it extra easy. I also store some uncooked so that I can cook it when I’m preparing dishes that need the sausage flavor and grease in the pan. Another easy way to do it is to store the spice mix already prepped ahead of time. All you have to do then is combine it with the ground pork.
To make this Italian Sausage, first combine the spices.
Mix well with 2 lbs ground pork, to distribute evenly.
You can freeze it at this point, portioned into whatever sizes you like. Or, you can cook it and use immediately or freeze.
Italian Sausage
Ingredients
2 lbs ground pork
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp crushed dried fennel seeds
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp minced dried onion
2 tsp salt
Instructions
Mix all spice ingredients together in a small bowl. Add to 2 pounds ground pork and use your hands to mix well, distributing the spice mixture evenly.