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Ingredients
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Grilled House Sausage
Sautéed Rapini
Method
Grilled House Sausage
- 1
Prepare the Sausage Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, fennel seeds, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Stuff the Sausages
Rinse the natural hog casings in cold water and soak in water for about 30 minutes. Rinse again before using. Using a sausage stuffer, fill the casings with the sausage mixture, being careful not to overstuff. Tie off the ends with kitchen twine.
- 3
Sautéed Rapini
- 4
Cook the Rapini
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed rapini and blanch for about 2-3 minutes until tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Sauté the Ingredients
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the blanched rapini, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until well combined.
- 6
Finish with Lemon
Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.