Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot)
This Italian sausage recipe is easy and versatile. Follow directions for sausage patties, or use the meat mixture in spaghetti sauce or meatballs. You can take it from mild to hot by adjusting the spices, and can substitute ground turkey or ground chuck — just not ground beef! If using turkey, you'll have to coat your skillet with a little oil before cooking the sausage as turkey has very little fat and the sausage might stick to the skillet without it.
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Ingredients
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Cook's Note:
You can freeze the sausage logs in Step 2 if desired. When ready to use, pull a log out of the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then continue with Step 3.