Italian sausage
This favorite pizza topping is a coarse pork
SAUSAGE, generally sold in plump links. Italian
SAUSAGE is usually flavored with garlic and fennel seed or anise seed. It comes in two styles-hot (flavored with hot, red peppers) and sweet (without the added heat). It must be well cooked before serving, and is suitable for frying, grilling or braising. See also
SAUSAGE.
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