Pork Recipe

This recipe transforms coarsely ground pork butt into a deeply flavorful base using a blend of fennel, crushed hot red pepper, and Hungarian paprika. The addition of Romano cheese and crushed garlic creates a rich, savory profile with a satisfying kick. Ideal for homemade sausage enthusiasts or anyone looking to elevate simple pork dishes, this mixture offers a perfect balance of aromatic spices and umami depth. The long resting time allows the spices to fully penetrate the meat, ensuring every bite is packed with complex flavor. Whether you stuff it into casings or use it as a seasoned ground meat for patties, this preparation delivers restaurant-quality results at home.

Cooking Method: Grilling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Calories: 1649.9

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This recipe transforms coarsely ground pork butt into a deeply flavorful base using a blend of fennel, crushed hot red pepper, and Hungarian paprika. The addition of Romano cheese and crushed garlic creates a rich, savory profile with a satisfying kick. Ideal for homemade sausage enthusiasts or anyone looking to elevate simple pork dishes, this mixture offers a perfect balance of aromatic spices and umami depth. The long resting time allows the spices to fully penetrate the meat, ensuring every bite is packed with complex flavor. Whether you stuff it into casings or use it as a seasoned ground meat for patties, this preparation delivers restaurant-quality results at home.

Ingredients

5 pounds Pork butt -- coarsely ground
5 teaspoons Fennel seeds
2 tablespoons Hot red pepper -- crushed
5 teaspoons Salt
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons Black pepper
1 1/2 cups Water
6 cloves Garlic -- crushed
1 cup Romano cheese

Directions

1
In a small bowl, combine fennel seeds, crushed hot red pepper, salt, Hungarian paprika, black pepper, water, crushed garlic, and Romano cheese.
2
Ensure the coarsely ground pork butt is very cold, ideally just taken from the freezer or kept on ice.
3
Add the spice and liquid mixture to the ground pork.
4
Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
5
Divide the mixture into 1/2 pound portions and place in freezer bags, or stuff immediately into prepared casings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1649.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 104.1g161%
Saturated Fat 41.5g208%
Cholesterol 506.2mg169%
Sodium 24926.8mg1039%
Total Carbohydrate 10.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 159.8g320%

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

Keywords: pork, sausage, fennel, paprika, garlic, spice, ground meat, romano, homemade, marinade, seasoning, protein, italian, spicy, casing, freezer, resting, aromatic, bulk pork, flavorful

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