HOW TO COOK MILD ITALIAN SAUSAGE RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine the pork butt, garlic, paprika, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, cayenne, anise, parsley, and red wine in a large bowl and toss well to coat. Refrigerate covered overnight or up to 24 hours.
• Pass the mixture through a meat grinder fitted with a medium die. (Alternately, transfer to a food processor in 2 batches and process until finely ground.) To test the seasoning, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet, and cook about 2 teaspoons of the mixture. Adjust seasonings, to taste.
• Using the sausage attachment on a mixer, stuff the meat into the casings, if being used. Twist and tie off to make 4-inch sausages. Alternately, shape into patties. Cook sausage in usual manner, making sure the internal temperature of the sausage links reaches at least 150 degrees F. Uncooked sausage can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze and use within 3 months.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add sausage and cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces, about 6 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add onions and celery; sauté until they start to soften, about 3 minutes – if there’s not enough fat from the sausage, add some olive oil.
• Add mushrooms and sprinkle with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Transfer mixture to the sausage and season with basil, rosemary, oregano, and thyme. Add red chili flakes only if using mild sausage; stir well. Add cranberries and bread pieces; stir to combine.
• In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, chicken broth, parsley, salt and pepper; whisk well. Add egg mixture to bread mixture and stir until well blended.
• Transfer stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, level it out, cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings
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