Homemade Hot Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions

You don't need casings or special gear to make great sausage at home. Mix Hot Italian Sausage Mix into ground pork, shape it and cook. That's it.

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground pork
• 2 tablespoons Hot Italian Sausage Mix (1 tablespoon per pound)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 hoagie rolls
• Marinara or mustard, for serving (optional)

Steps

1. In a large bowl, mix the ground pork and Hot Italian Sausage Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Don't overwork it.
2. Shape into 8 small logs or 4 long links to fit your rolls.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausages, turning often, until browned all over and 160°F inside, about 12 to 15 minutes. Move to a plate.
4. Add the peppers and onions to the same skillet and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until soft and a little charred.
5. Tuck the sausages into the rolls and pile the peppers and onions on top.

Make it your own

Crumble the mixed sausage into a skillet instead and you've got a ready-made pizza or pasta topping.