Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage or Chicken Sausage
Flavorful homemade Italian-style turkey (or chicken) sausage you can form into patties or crumble into recipes.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- spatula or fork
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper minced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper minced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/8 tsp dried marjoram leaves
- 1/4 tsp dried fennel
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the minced green and red bell peppers, crushed garlic, sweet paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, dried fennel, and sugar to the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a fork until evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into patties or leave it crumbled, depending on how you plan to use it.
- Cook patties or crumbled sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink in the center and an internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 8–10 minutes, stirring or flipping as needed.
Notes
- Use chicken instead of turkey if preferred.
- Make sure peppers are finely minced for even distribution.
- Do not overmix to keep sausage tender.
- Adjust salt and spices to taste.