Here's my recipe.......
Sweet Italian Sausage Americano
1 Kilo (2.2 lbs.) well-fatted pork butt
2 tsp. Kosher Salt (or to taste)
2 tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2 tsp. Crushed Fennel Seed
2 tsp. Coarsely Ground Coriander
2 tsp. Crushed Anise Seed (This is essential.)
1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley Flakes
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
1 tsp. Sugar
1/4 cup Ice Water
For Hot Italian Sausage Americano add 2 Tbsp. Sweet Paprika and 1/2 a tsp. Ground Cayenne (or to taste).
Grind through a 3/8 plate, grind half of the freshly ground pork through the same plate once more.
Mix to combine the salt and seasonings, refrigerate overnight, then mix well until sticky (test the saltiness) and stuff into hog casings.
~Martin