Homemade Italian-Style Ground Goat Sausage
Ingredients:
2 pounds of ground goat meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground goat meat with the olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, fennel seeds, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well until all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the meat will help the flavors meld together and make it easier to handle when forming sausages.
Prepare the sausage casings (if using) by rinsing them thoroughly and soaking them in cold water according to the package instructions.
After the meat has chilled, if using sausage casings, carefully slide the casing onto the nozzle of a sausage stuffer. Gently push the meat mixture through the stuffer into the casing, creating sausages of your desired length. Alternatively, you can shape the ground goat meat into patties if you prefer.
Twist or tie off the sausages at regular intervals to form individual links.
Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Cook the goat sausages for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they are fully cooked through and have a nicely browned exterior.
Serve the Italian-style ground goat sausages hot with your favorite side dishes, sauces, or in sandwiches.
Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking by adjusting the spices or adding other herbs and seasonings commonly found in Italian sausages. Enjoy your delicious homemade Italian-style ground goat sausages!