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Italian sausage
Savory and slightly sweet with a distinct fennel and garlic flavor, ranging from mild to spicy depending on the variety.
Lens analyzedItalian sausage is a pork sausage seasoned with fennel seed, garlic, and other spices, sold as sweet (mild), hot, or with added herbs like parsley. It's typically sold as links, meant to be grilled, pan-fried, or sliced into sauces and pasta dishes.
Where it comes from
Italian sausage traditions vary by region in Italy, and the fennel-forward version most common in North America reflects the style brought over by Italian immigrant communities, becoming a staple at cookouts and in red-sauce cooking.
Buying it
Check the label for sweet, mild, or hot, since the heat level varies significantly and isn't always obvious from the sausage's appearance.
Storing it
Refrigerate raw Italian sausage and cook within a couple of days, or freeze it; cooked sausage keeps refrigerated for three to four days.
Keeps about 7 days in the fridge.
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