LEM Sweet Italian Sausage Seasoning Packet 8.3 oz — Fennel & Mild Pepper Blend, Seasons up to 25 lb

LEM Backwoods Sweet Italian Fresh Sausage Seasoning is an 8.3 oz packet of spice blend designed to flavor up to 25 pounds of fresh sausage with a balanced sweet-Italian profile.

Made for home butchers, hunters, and home cooks who like to make sausage from scratch, this seasoning mix combines fennel, peppers, and a touch of sugar to create the classic Sweet Italian taste. The packet includes clear directions for mixing with meat that contains at least 20% pork or pork fat, and it contains no MSG. Use it to stuff links, form patties, or season bulk ground meat for grilling, frying, or boiling.

How do I use this seasoning to make sausage at home?

Prepare a ground meat blend with a minimum of 20% pork or added pork fat, dissolve the seasoning in cold water to distribute evenly, and mix until the meat feels tacky. From there you can stuff into casings or shape into patties and cook as desired.

• Mix ratio: contents season up to 25 lb of meat.
• Hydrate: dissolve with cold water for even distribution.
• Fat requirement: use at least 20% pork/pork fat for proper texture.
• Forming: stuff into 32–35 mm casings or leave bulk for patties.

What flavors does the blend bring to my sausage?

This Sweet Italian mix highlights fennel seed and a balanced pepper presence with a hint of sugar to round the profile, producing a mildly sweet, savory sausage suited to breakfast or Italian-style dishes. The seasoning is formulated to complement both domestic and wild game meats.

• Primary notes: fennel and mild peppers.
• Sweet balance: measured sugar for traditional Sweet Italian taste.
• Versatile pairing: works with pork, beef, venison, and more.
• No MSG: clean-label seasoning profile.

Which cooking methods work best for sausage made with this seasoning?

Sausage seasoned with this mix performs well whether grilled, pan-fried, or boiled; stuffing into casings creates links that hold shape on the grill, while bulk sausage makes flavorful patties or crumbles for sauces. Always cook to a safe internal temperature before serving and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

• Grill: ideal for linked sausages for crisp exterior and smoky flavor.
• Pan-fry: quick browning for patties or crumbles.
• Boil/poach: gentle cooking before finishing on a pan or grill.
• Storage: refrigerate finished product; follow safe-handling steps.

How much seasoning do I need and what extras should I have?

One 8.3 oz packet seasons up to 25 pounds of meat, making it convenient for large batches or multiple small ones. For best results, have casings (if making links), a meat grinder, and mixing tools ready before you start.

• Yield: seasons up to 25 lb of sausage per packet.
• Accessories: natural hog or collagen casings (32–35 mm) sold separately.
• Equipment: grinder, bowl, spoon or mixer, and stuffing attachment if making links.
• Tips: follow packet directions for hydration and mixing.

Who is this for: LEM Backwoods Sweet Italian Fresh Sausage Seasoning is aimed at home sausage makers, backyard butchers, hunters who process game, and cooks who want authentic Italian-flavored sausage without MSG. It’s ideal for anyone preparing larger quantities—whether you're curing links for a family barbecue or seasoning bulk meat for restaurant-style dishes—and for cooks who prefer precise control over ingredients and fat content.

Ingredients

Salt, Spices, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Spice Extractives with Antioxidants. BHA (.09%), BHT (.09%), Citric Acid (.09%).