The Forktionary Angle
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Definition
Ground pork or other meat, seasoned with red pepper flakes, paprika, and other spices, sold unpackaged and uncooked.
Sensory Profile
Technical Metrics
Nutrition Facts
Per 100gChef’s Secret
Brown spicy bulk sausage thoroughly to develop deep savory flavors, breaking it into small, even crumbles for uniform cooking and distribution in dishes.
Substitutions
Ground Pork + Spices
1:1Mix ground pork with red pepper flakes, fennel, paprika, garlic powder for similar flavor.
Italian Sausage (links, casing removed)
1:1Remove casing to use as bulk; flavor profile is very similar to spicy bulk.
Ground Beef + Spices
1:1Leaner texture, but can be seasoned similarly for spicy meaty flavor.
Chorizo (Mexican, raw)
1:1Offers a distinct spicy, fatty flavor profile. May color dishes orange.
Buying Guide
Sold by weight at butcher counters or in vacuum-sealed packs. Look for good marbling.