Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage Meat Recipe
This Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage Meat recipe offers a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional pork sausage. Using ground turkey combined with a blend of Italian sausage seasoning and optional crushed red pepper flakes, this easy-to-make mixture can be customized to your preferred heat level. Perfect for incorporating into your favorite pasta dishes, pizzas, or breakfast recipes, it delivers authentic Italian flair with a leaner profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 pounds of Italian turkey sausage meat per pound of ground turkey; total about 5 pounds of sausage meat 1x
- Category: Meat Preparation
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 lbs. ground turkey
- 1.6 ounces Mild Italian Sausage Seasoning
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl to ensure ample space for seasoning and thorough mixing.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the 1.6 ounces of mild Italian sausage seasoning over the ground turkey. If you prefer some spice, add crushed red pepper flakes according to your taste preference.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using clean hands or a spoon, mix the ground turkey and seasonings together just until combined. Be careful to avoid overmixing, as it can make the sausage mixture tough when cooked.
Notes
- For spicier sausage, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Make sure to mix gently but thoroughly to keep the texture tender.
- This sausage mixture can be cooked immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use this sausage mix in pasta sauces, pizzas, casseroles, or shaped into patties for breakfast.
Keywords: Italian turkey sausage, homemade sausage, turkey sausage meat, Italian seasoning, lean sausage, Italian cuisine
