Jul 14 2026
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Wagyu Italian Sausage Recipe

Inspired by Acanto
Time2h
Serves8

Caruso's giardiniera, cheddar

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Ingredients

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Meat

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the Wagyu beef and pork fatback. Ensure the meat is ground through a coarse grinder to maintain texture.

  2. 2

    In a separate bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, fennel seeds, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and sugar.

  3. 3

    Add the spice mixture to the meat mixture and combine thoroughly. Pour in the ice water gradually while mixing to achieve the desired consistency.

  4. 4

    Rinse the natural hog casings in cold water and soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes before using.

Stuffing the Sausages

  1. 5

    Fit a sausage stuffer with the soaked hog casings, leaving a few inches of casing hanging over the end.

  2. 6

    Carefully stuff the meat mixture into the casings, being careful not to overstuff. Twist sausages into links of desired length, tying off the ends securely.

Cooking

  1. 7

    Grilling

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the sausages for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

  2. 8

    Serving

    Serve the grilled sausages topped with Caruso's giardiniera and shredded cheddar cheese for added flavor and texture.

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