ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Using a spice grinder or food processor, pulverize the salt, black pepper and sugar. In a large bowl, mix together the pork shoulder, back fat, garlic powder, mace, coriander, cayenne and ice water. Mix in the salt, pepper and sugar. Use latex gloves when mixing to avoid contamination of the meat, and keep the mixture cold.
• Stuff the sausage mixture into the casings and twist off in 3 inch lengths. If you do not have a stuffer, the sausage can be formed into patties or rolled into logs. Refrigerate and use up in one week or freeze for up to 6 weeks.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• In a skillet brown sausage.
• Drain off the fat, stir in the sauce and olives, heat through.
• Split rolls lengthwise without cutting through opposite side.
• Hollow out buns slightly, halve cheese slices lengthwise.
• Place a piece of cheese on bottom half of each roll.
• Divide meat mixture evenly among the 4 rolls, top with onion and sweet peppers.
• Place another cheese slice on top and close the rolls.
• Wrap each sandwich in foil and seal, place on a baking sheet and bake the wrapped sandwiches in the oven for approx 15 minutes.
• Unwrap serve and enjoy!