Sicilian-style Italian sausage

60 min
Medio
10 ingredients

Sicilian-style Italian sausage

Sicilian-style Italian sausage is a traditional preparation with its roots in the region of Sicily, Italy. This sausage was originally made as a way to preserve pork during the cold months, using spices and aromatic herbs characteristic of the Mediterranean. In different Latin American countries, this delicacy is also known as "Italian longaniza" or simply "Italian sausage," although each region adapts the recipe according to its local ingredients and culinary customs.

The use of fennel seeds, garlic, and chili flakes are distinctive elements that provide a unique flavor, while the touch of dry white wine enhances the mixture, providing a mild acidity and a delicate aroma. This sausage is highly prized both for grilling and for preparing stews, and in many households, it represents a family tradition that is passed down from generation to generation.

How to Prepare Sicilian-Style Italian Sausage

Ingredients: Lean Pork Belly, Pork Fat, Fennel Seeds, Bay Leaves, Dried Parsley, Garlic Cloves, Spicy Chili Flakes, Salt, Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Dry White Wine.

To prepare the casings: soak the casings in cold water for about five minutes to remove the salt from the outer surface and rinse the salt from the inside by placing one end over the faucet spout and running cold water.

Remove the casing from the faucet and gently squeeze to remove the water.

Cover the rinsed casings and refrigerate until ready to use.

Mix all the ingredients and let rest for 1 hour.

Mix again and then carefully stuff the casings to avoid air bubbles.

Column: 'Sausages like mom used to make' from the Frugal Gourmet news column.

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Ingredients (10)

  • Lean Pork Shoulder
  • Pork Fat
  • Fennel Seeds
  • Bay Leaves
  • Dried Parsley
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Hot Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Dry White Wine

Instructions (6 steps)

  1. 1 To prepare the casings: soak the casings in cold water for about five minutes to remove the salt from the outer surface and rinse the salt from the inside by placing one end over the faucet nozzle and turning on the cold water
  2. 2 Remove the casing from the faucet and gently squeeze to remove the water
  3. 3 Cover the rinsed casings and refrigerate until ready to use
  4. 4 Mix all the ingredients and let rest for 1 hour
  5. 5 Mix again and then stuff the casings
  6. 6 Column: "Sausages like mom used to make" frugal gourmet news column