Italian sausages originated in Italy. They are a popular sausage in Italy and they are often served as part of a traditional Italian meal. Italian sausages can be found in most grocery stores in the United States.
Italian Sausages
Course: MainDifficulty: MediumServings
6
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
30
minutesCalories
350
kcalItalian sausages are a type of sausage that is made with pork, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. They are typically grilled or pan-fried and served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, and vegetables.
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup red wine
Pork casings, cleaned
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and red wine. Mix well.
- Stuff the mixture into the pork casings.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can make your own sausage casings by mixing together equal parts ground pork and beef.
- If you don’t have a sausage stuffer, you can use a zip-top bag to stuff the Italian sausage mixture into the casing.
- To cook Italian sausages in a pan, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausages and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
- To cook Italian sausages in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the Italian sausages on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Italian sausages can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.