Hot Italian Sausage Recipe • Spicy and Versatile! | Club Foody

 As you know by now, I have 5 seasons and right about this time of year, the 5th one is kicking in… it’s BBQ season! Although we barbecue most of the year, the end of April brings us warmer weather, making it more comfortable to grill outside.

 
Before the 5th season is officially here, I like to prepare myself by making a few recipes like barbecue sauces, homemade spice blends as well as sausages. In the past, I’ve already shared a few sausage recipes with you such as North African Merguez, Garlic Sausage, and Andouille. Here’s another amazing one to add to the list… Hot Italian Sausage!

I Love, love, love this recipe! It’s easy to make, incredibly versatile plus it can be as hot or mild as you like. I personally prefer hot but occasionally, I make a “milder” batch. That’s the beauty of making your own sausage…
 
When I was saying it’s versatile, I wasn’t kidding! I use this Hot Italian Sausage recipe in many recipes like my Meat Lovers Pizza, Italian Stuffed Pasta Shells, Breakfast Sausage Muffin Cups, Italian Burgers with Tomato Slaw, Stuffed Peppers, Italian Meatballs, and many more.
 
Whenever you make sausage, don’t be afraid to add plenty of spice because the meat will absorb a lot, making the taste weaker than you’d think. I say “sausage” but you don’t have to make links. You can simply make patties or just portion the meat and freeze it for later use. On the other hand, if you do want to make sausages and are not too sure how, here’s a great tutorial on it… How to Make Homemade Sausage
 
Now let’s talk about Prague Powder #1 also known as Insta Cure #1 or Pink Curing Salt. This is important to add when making sausages for many reasons. It helps to preserve the meat and prevents the possibility of botulism. It helps give a nice color and also improves the flavor.
 
The components in curing salt are 6.25% sodium nitrite and 93.75% salt. The simple reason why this particular salt is “pink” is so it won’t be confused with table salt. If sodium nitrite is overly consumed even in small quantities, it can kill an average-sized adult. Adding a teaspoon per 5 pounds of meat is fine but beyond that, it can be very dangerous. I am not trying to alarm you with the risk of using this salt but I definitely want you to be aware of its powerful effects and repercussions if too much is consumed.

 
With an incredible blend of spices, this Hot Italian Sausage is easy to make and so flavorful! If you prefer mild, medium or hot, this is a flavorful recipe to have on hand and a great addition to your folder. Enhance your barbecue season by making this delicious sausage!
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other great BBQ & grilling recipes…
– Rotisserie Chicken
– Creole Shrimp & Andouille Skewers
– Fire Roasted Salsa
– Turkish Kebabs
– Pacific Coast Salmon on the BBQ
– Grilled Jalapeño Poppers coming on May 25th, 2021
and for even more pork recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pork

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