How to Make Sausages at Home From Scratch

At home sausage recipe overview

At home sausage recipes are unique to many cuisines and cultures. In this sausage recipe we are leaning towards the Italian culture due to our seasoning choices – and we are making the most delicious homemade Italian-style sausage recipe. This easy-to-follow sausage recipe will guide you through the process step-by-step, ensuring that you create sausages that are bursting with flavor. Let’s get started!

Sausage Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) meat (e.g., pork, beef, chicken, or a combination)

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings

• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian parsley

• 1/2 teaspoon powdered sweet basil

• 1/2 teaspoon rice flour (or arrowroot)

• Clear wrap (for shaping)

• Gloves (for mixing)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Collagen sausage casing (optional)

Tools Needed for a Sausage Recipe at Home:

• Measuring spoons

• Mixing bowl

• Meat grinder (similar to that used for ground meat recipes).

• Clear wrap (for shaping)

• Gloves (for mixing)

Sausage Recipe Cooking Ingredients:

1. Dice your meat so it is fine and can go through the meat grinder.

   

   Dice your meat so its fine

   Ensure that your meat is diced into small pieces. It’s essential to keep the meat cold, so place it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to proceed.

2. Plug in your meat grinder and attached the hopper, the right attachment and help yourself to a tamper tool to push the meat through the grinder.

   

   Feed the meat through the grinder

   Feed the diced meat through a small hopper or use ground top round meat. Place the meat into the hopper and turn it on, allowing the meat to pass through into a fine grind. Clean the blade thoroughly after grinding.

3. Measure out your desired seasonings and add them to the mixture.

   

   Mix meat with seasonings

   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with the onion powder, garlic powder, fennel seeds, dried Italian seasonings, dried Italian parsley, powdered sweet basil, rice flour (or arrowroot), salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed. Wearing gloves makes the process more hygienic and helps with mixing.

4. Take a half-cup measurement and press the meat mixture firmly into the cup until it’s filled to the brim. Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of clear wrap placed on a cutting board. Shape the meat mixture into a long, thin cylinder, resembling a sausage. For a thinner sausage recipe, apply less pressure during shaping.

5. For an at home sausage recipe you can use collagen sausage casing or opt to give your sausage shape using ceram wrap.

   

   Shape the sausage or feed the meat into a collagen sausage casing

   Take a half-cup measurement and press the meat mixture firmly into the cup until it’s filled to the brim. Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of clear wrap placed on a cutting board. Shape the meat mixture into a long, thin cylinder, resembling a sausage. To make a thinner sausage recipe at home, apply less pressure during shaping.

   Fold the clear wrap over the sausage-shaped mixture, and gently roll it to tighten the shape. Once you’re satisfied with the shape, remove the gloves and set them aside.

6. To secure the sausage shape, twist both ends of the clear wrap. For added tightness, pick up the sausage and spin it gently in your hands.

7. Repeat the shaping process with the remaining meat mixture to create additional sausages. Once all the sausages are shaped, you can either cook them immediately or store them in the refrigerator for future use. For longer storage, you can freeze the sausages in an airtight container or freezer bag.

To cook the sausages, you can grill them on a bbq, pan-fry them, or bake them in the oven until fully cooked and browned. Enjoy them in a variety of dishes like tossing them on your pasta with meat recipe for an extra kick of flavor, enjoy them in sandwiches, or as a standalone protein.

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At Home Sausage Recipe Conclusion:

Congratulations! You’ve successfully made your own homemade Italian-style sausage recipe. This recipe allows you to explore different combinations of meats and spices, making it a versatile choice for your culinary adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a beginner, this simple at home sausage recipe – making process will impress your taste buds and elevate your meals.