This Sloppy Joes recipe will take you back to those “melt in your mouth” childhood days when you didn’t stop eating until your stomach hurt. Even my wife mentioned she felt like Igor in the Disney Classic, “Ratatouille”, when his eyes lit up like light bulbs as he proceeded to drop his pen to the floor after he took his first bite. “It’s that good”, she said. So without further ado or more bragging, I give you another I give you Sloppy Joes!
You’re going to love learning How to Make Italian Sausage. This is, of course, a sweet and spicy recipe that can be easily adjusted to your specific tastes and, most importantly, reveals the secret to actually making it taste like sausage instead of just seasoned ground pork.
The secret lies in 3 places. First, the sausage has got to have a 2 to 1 ratio; 2 parts meat and 1 part Fat and in this particular case it’s 2 parts Pork Picnic Shoulder Muscle(which is very tender) and 1 part Bacon or Fat Back. If you’re wondering what Fat Back is, it’s just exactly what it sounds like; the Fat in the back of the pig; which is where bacon is derived from anyway so why not just use bacon. Plus, for me personally, I can’t get Fat Back where I live without ordering a minimum of 60 lbs and I’ll never make that much sausage.
The Second secret is the ingredients. This means any kind of sausage you want to make, whether it be Breakfast, Italian, or Chorizo etc., will all depend on the ingredients, or seasonings, going into the 2 to 1 ratio.
The Third thing is all about the binder. The binder is what fuses the meat and ingredients together and keeps them from falling apart. I’ve also found that it’s a big part of the the seasoning which also effects the performance in the sausage when it cooks.
For example: Most Italian Sausage recipes add a red wine and vinegar combination as a binder, which is fine, but this creates a bitter taste so you have to compensate with a sweetener, like sugar. But I have found that Corn Syrup works even better and I add Vegetable Shortening. Why the Shortening? Cooking the sausage without it leaves the meat very dry. It leaves an added quality to the sausage that improves the flavor and adds a moist tenderness to the meat when it’s done.
If you’re interested in more of my recipes with sausage in them, check out my Egg Noodle Lasagna and my Spaghetti with Meatballs.
Italian Sausage Ingredients:
2 lbs Pork shoulder Cusion Meat
1 lbs Bacon
6 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Parsly, chopped
1 tbsp Fennel Seed
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Red Chili Flakes
Salt and Pepper to taste, approximately 1/2 tbsp of each
Binders
1/3 cup Corn Syrup
1/4 cup Vegetable Shortening
Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I will show you exactly how to make this Italian Sausage.
A Turkey Burger is way better than most people realize. I, for one, have been shockingly surprised. I’m telling you, this literally competes with the best beef burgers. In fact the only thing that would make this recipe any better is bacon! But, I think you’ll love the fresh veggie addition I use as an alternative to more meat and cheese because the patty is already thick enough. Besides who doesn’t love avocado?
Turkey Burger Sliders
One of the things I love about Turkey Burger Sliders is the health benefits. Turkey, as everyone knows, is much leaner. The problem is, because sliders are smaller, I tend to eat more of them. So I’m not really sure if I really benefiting from the lean meat because I tend to over eat, if I’m not careful. These burgers are so delicious, it’s hard to not eat more than two or three at time. But, if one is conscientious and can control their appetite, this can make a perfectly balanced meal.
Also, be sure to check out my Crispy Onion Rings and my Sweet Potato Fries with sauces in the links below.
4 lbs Ground Turkey (makes 10 to 12 sliders)
Bag of Slider Buns or Dinner Rolls
Green Leaf Lettuce
2 Tomatoes
1 Red Onion
1 Cucumber
1 Avocado
1/2 stick Butter
1 tsp Mayonnaise, per bun
1 tsp Cream Cheese, per bun
Salt and Pepper
ketchup and Mustard, optional
Follow the instructions in the video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make these perfect Turkey Burger Sliders.
