Description
Homemade sausage is a fun and rewarding culinary adventure that allows you to create fresh, flavorful links tailored to your taste. This easy recipe combines quality ground meat with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, resulting in a dish that elevates any meal. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer barbecue or preparing a cozy dinner, your homemade sausages will impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be savoring mouthwatering sausage in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (pork, beef, or a mix)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean workspace.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and any optional spices.
- Mix thoroughly using hands or a spoon.
- Gently fold in chopped fresh herbs until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into 6-inch links by rolling portions between palms.
- Refrigerate formed sausages for at least one hour before cooking.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 10 minutes per side.
Notes
Feel free to add cayenne pepper for extra heat or try different meats like lamb for variety.
For enhanced flavor, marinate the mixture overnight before shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 link (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg