This sweet, fennel-flecked Italian sausage has a subtle, authentic anise flavor, and the recipe is easy to customize — just use more crushed red pepper to amp up the heat. After a lengthy time in the refrigerator, use it to top pizza or brown it up to use as the base for pasta sauce.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients
Makes 1 pound
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1 Pound Ground Pork
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1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
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1 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes
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1 Teaspoon Ground Black Peppercorns Dustless
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1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
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1/4 Teaspoon Whole Fennel Seed, crushed
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1/2 Teaspoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
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1/8 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
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1/2 Teaspoon Basil Leaf
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1/4 Teaspoon Organic Mediterranean Oregano
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1/8 Teaspoon Granulated Brown Sugar
Directions
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Place all ingredients in large bowl and combine thoroughly using hands to evenly distribute spices.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Then, proceed with cooking.