Italian Sausage

MeatPorkNot vegetarianSavoryFennelGarlickySpicyHerbalRichJuicy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 280
Protein (g): 16
Fat (g): 23
Carbs (g): 2
Fiber (g): 0
Sodium (mg): 850

Values reflect raw pork Italian sausage; seasoning and fat content vary by style and brand. Sodium levels can be high depending on salt and curing blends.

Storage

Room temp: up to 0 days
Refrigerated: up to 2 days
Frozen: up to 90 days

Italian sausage is a seasoned fresh pork sausage sold in links or bulk. It has a coarse grind, is often flecked with fennel seed and garlic, and comes in sweet/mild or hot styles; cook as links or crumble into sauces, pastas, soups, and pizza toppings.\n\nRooted in Italian salsiccia traditions with regional fennel- and chile-forward variations, it became a staple in Italian-American cooking across the United States. Production typically uses pork shoulder seasoned with fennel, garlic, and spices and stuffed into natural or collagen casings.