Homemade Organic Italian Sausage

Learn how to make Homemade Organic Italian Sausage with this simple recipe. This is a homemade Italian sausage seasoning for ground pork (no casings) — perfect for pasta, pizza, lasagna, and stuffing!

Use this Organic Italian Sausage for my Butter Parmesan Pasta With Italian Sausage, add on top of Baked Butter Lemon Pasta Without Cheese, or make pizza using Pan Pizza Dough Recipe With Instant Yeast.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

• Recipe Name: Homemade Organic Italian Sausage
• Ready In: 15 minutes
• Makes: 4 servings
• Main Ingredients: ground pork, oregano, fennel, rosemary
• Flavor Profile: bold, savory
• Dietary Info: gluten free, no seed oils, eggless, dairy free
• Difficulty: Easy!
• Why You’ll Love It: organic Italian sausage you can use in pasta, pizza, and more!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Organic Ingredients: Organic pork is notoriously hard to find in grocery stores. I buy organic ground pork online and mix in my own spices for Homemade Organic Italian Sausage I can trust.
• Use in Recipes: If you're making any sort of pizza, pasta, or even stuffing and it calls for Italian sausage, you can use this recipe instead of buying it.
• Easy AF: Making your own organic Italian sausage at home is so easy! This homemade Italian sausage only takes about 15 minutes to make and it's ready to use in recipes.

Ingredients

• Ground Pork: I use Organic Prairie Ground Pork.
• Oregano: This is a classic Italian spice that gives this great flavor.
• Fennel Seed: Brings a unique and bold flavor to this Homemade Organic Italian Sausage.
• White Pepper: This adds a little more depth of flavor, but if you don't have it you can omit it.

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Flavor Variations

• Hot Italian Sausage: Add ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or pinch cayenne)
• Sweet/Mild: Omit red pepper and optionally add a pinch of paprika for warmth
• Fennel-Forward: Increase fennel seed slightly (which I love!)

Tips for Homemade Organic Italian Sausage

• You can season the pork ahead of time if you need to, you can store in an airtight container for 24 hours in advance.
• I find it's easiest to mix all the spices together with your hands, if you have kitchen gloves those really help!
• Turn up the heat for the last few minutes to brown the sausage for the best flavor.
• You can store cooked Italian sausage in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just thaw in the fridge for 24 hours and it's ready to use in recipes.

How to Make Homemade Organic Italian Sausage

Step 1

In a large bowl, add the oregano, thyme, rosemary, fennel seeds, parsley, sea salt, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder and mix together. Add in the ground pork, and using your hands mix until the spices are incorporated evenly.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pork. Using a spatula, chop up the pork into small pieces and cook over medium heat until it’s browned and fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Turn heat up to high and brown for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Use in recipes, or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Ways to Use Homemade Organic Italian Sausage

• Use in Butter Parmesan Pasta with Italian Sausage for a twist on a classic dish.
• Use in place of beef in my Mushroom Zucchini Baked Pasta recipe.
• Make homemade supreme pizza and use this as a topping with the Pan Pizza Dough Recipe With Instant Yeast, Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza Dough, or Quick Homemade Flatbread Pizza Dough (No Yeast).

Recipe FAQ's

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