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Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage or Chicken Sausage

A quick homemade Italian-style poultry sausage blend that's versatile for patties or crumbled use.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • fork or hands for mixing
  • skillet (if cooking)

Method
 

  1. Place the ground turkey in a mixing bowl and add the crushed garlic, minced green and red bell peppers, sweet paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, fennel, and sugar.
  2. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a fork until the spices and vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
  3. Form the seasoned meat into patties or leave crumbled for recipes that call for sausage.
  4. To cook patties, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C); for crumbled sausage, cook and break up with a spatula until fully browned and cooked through.

Notes

  • Use chicken instead of turkey if preferred.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Finely chop peppers for even distribution.
  • Mixing by hand ensures spices are well incorporated.