Thanks all! I'm going to hold off until I can pick up fennel tomorrow.
I did taste the anise and it tasted sweet to me. I'm not sure if it was just because it has a stronger licorice flavour.
I do add red pepper flakes to the sausage. My husband loves heat.
Thank you for the warm welcome !
Hi there. I'm brand new with a quick question I couldn't get a clear answer from Google for. I have a great basic Italian sausage recipe that I follow pretty loosely. The problem is that I am out of fennel seed. I have anise seed but worry that it might be too sweet. As luck would have it I am...