Description
This Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage recipe offers a flavorful and lean alternative to traditional pork sausages. Made with ground turkey and seasoned with classic Italian spices, these sausages are easy to prepare and perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or baking. Customize with optional crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 5 lbs. ground turkey
Seasoning
- 1.6 oz. Mild Italian Sausage Seasoning
- Crushed red pepper flakes (to taste, optional)
Sausage Components
- Collagen casings (for stuffing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: In a large mixing bowl, place the 5 lbs. of ground turkey. Make sure the turkey is cold to ensure better texture and easier mixing.
- Add Seasoning: Add 1.6 oz. of mild Italian sausage seasoning and, if desired, crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- Prepare Sausage Stuffer: Attach a sausage stuffer to your mixing bowl or set up a standalone sausage stuffer. Make sure the equipment is clean and ready for use.
- Stuff Casings: Load the sausage mixture into the stuffer and stuff the mixture into collagen casings. Carefully fill the casings, avoiding air pockets, and create links of desired length by twisting the casing between links.
Notes
- Keep all ingredients and equipment cold to prevent the sausage fat from melting, which helps maintain the sausage texture.
- If you don’t have collagen casings, you can form patties instead of links.
- Store uncooked sausages in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Cook sausages thoroughly before consuming, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian turkey sausage, homemade sausage, turkey sausage recipe, mild Italian seasoning, healthy sausage
