Shorty Turchi Sausage

Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
Homemade Italian pork sausage with a simple garlic and pepper spice blend
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Shorty Turchi Sausage

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 1388.3

Description

Experience the authentic taste of traditional Italian sausage with this homemade recipe. Using a classic blend of pork butt and fat, this sausage is seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and black pepper for a robust, savory flavor profile. The result is a juicy, tender link that holds up beautifully in pasta sauces, on the grill, or in sandwiches. Making sausage at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients and adjust the seasoning to your personal preference. It is a rewarding project for weekend cooking, offering fresh, preservative-free links that taste significantly better than store-bought versions. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, these sausages freeze well and bring a touch of rustic charm to any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the pork butt and fat into thin strips suitable for your meat grinder.
  2. Place the meat strips in a large bowl and toss with salt, black pepper, and chopped garlic until evenly coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate the seasoned meat for at least 30 minutes to keep it cold.
  4. Grind the chilled meat using a medium plate on your meat grinder.
  5. Load the ground meat into the sausage stuffer and attach the soaked pork casings.
  6. Stuff the meat into the casings, filling them evenly without over-tightening.
  7. Twist or tie the sausage at 4 1/2 inch intervals to create individual links.
  8. Prick any air bubbles gently with a pin and hang or lay flat to chill before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1388.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 79.6g123%
Saturated Fat 28.4g142%
Cholesterol 454.0mg152%
Sodium 10103.2mg421%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 154.0g308%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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