Fresh Sausage - {Salsiccia Fresca} Recipe - Cooking Index
Fresh Sausage - {Salsiccia Fresca} Recipe - Cooking Index
| Natural hog casings - as needed | ||
| 5 lbs | 2270g / 80oz | Boneless pork butt - ground |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Fine sea salt |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Coarsely-ground black pepper |
| 3 tablespoons | 45ml | Fennel seeds |
| 1 tablespoon | 15ml | Hot red pepper flakes - (to 2) |
In a bowl, soak 3 or 4 casings in several changes of cold water for about 10 minutes to remove the salt. If the casings are very long, cut them into 24-inch segments.
In a large bowl, combine the pork with all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Test a small piece for seasoning by frying it in a hot skillet, and correct the seasoning if necessary.
Drain the casings. Slip one end of a casing over the narrow opening of a sausage funnel. Place the funnel under the faucet and run cold water through it. With your hands, slide the casing up onto the funnel, leaving about 2 inches free at the end. Remove the funnel from the faucet and tie a knot in the end.
Push the sausage mixture, a little at a time, through the funnel with your thumbs, and fill the casing, leaving about 2 inches free at the end. Tie a knot in the end and release any air bubbles in the casing by pricking it with a sterilized safety pin. Repeat with the remaining meat.
To bake the sausages, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the sausages in a baking dish and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until nicely browned. As excess water and fat accumulate in the pan, drain it off; after about 20 minutes, the sausage will begin to brown in its own juices.
Remove the sausage to paper towels to drain. Cut into pieces and serve.
To fry, place the sausages in a large skillet and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until browned. As excess water and fat accumulate in the pan, pour them off.
Cut into pieces and serve.
This recipe yields 5 pounds.
Source:
Ciao Italia at http://www.ciaoitalia.com
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