What you'll learn
Learn traditional Italian sausage making with our cooking short courses in Sydney!
From mince to masterpiece – discover the art of crafting authentic Italian sausages from scratch in this hands-on cooking workshop.
Love Italian food? Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in a culinary experience that celebrates bold flavours, time-honoured traditions, and exceptional produce.
Guided by your experienced tutor, you'll learn how to make authentic Italian sausages using premium, pasture-raised meat sourced from a local Italian butcher. From selecting ingredients and balancing seasonings to filling and linking sausages, you'll gain practical skills and techniques that have been passed down through generations.
You'll create a traditional Southern Italian spice blend, learn the secrets behind great texture and flavour, and leave with a batch of fresh handmade sausages to enjoy at home with family and friends.
Whether you're a passionate home cook, an Italian food enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique and rewarding experience, this workshop offers a delicious introduction to the craft of sausage making.
This isn't your average snag – it's Italy in a casing.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Italian Sausage Making Class, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:
- Understanding the key elements of a great Italian sausage
- Selecting and balancing meat, fat, and seasonings
- Preparing and seasoning sausage meat using traditional techniques
- Learning how to fill and link sausages using a sausage stuffer
- Understanding food safety, storage, and handling practices
- Gaining the confidence to make Italian sausages at home
Course content
What will be covered in this Italian Sausage Making Class?
During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:
- Introduction to traditional Italian sausage styles and flavour variations
- Understanding the relationship between meat, fat, and texture
- Selecting and blending seasonings and spices
- Preparing sausage mixtures using traditional methods
- Hands-on practice filling and linking sausages
- Understanding the tools and equipment used in sausage making
- Cooking and serving suggestions for your handmade sausages
- Food safety, storage, and handling techniques for fresh sausages
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and the tutor's approach.
Intended audience
Who is this Italian Sausage Making Class for?
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as enthusiastic home cooks looking to expand their culinary skills.
Perfect for lovers of Italian food, hands-on learning, and traditional cooking techniques, this class offers a fun and rewarding introduction to sausage making.
It also makes a fantastic shared experience for couples, friends, and family members looking to learn something new together. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoy good food and good company, this workshop offers a memorable hands-on experience.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Accessibility: This class is held in an upstairs room with access via approximately 20 steps. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Additional information
What to bring
- An apron
- Closed-in shoes
- A container or cooler bag to take your sausages home
- Pen and notepad if you'd like to take notes
All ingredients, equipment, and recipes are provided – just bring your appetite!
Course testimonials
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Victor said: Wonderful and helpful tutor. Highly recommend the course.
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Joie said: Connie (instructor) was so generous with her time and knowledge, it was enjoyable to be in her class. And the resultant pork sausages we tasted in class and took home were absolutely delish!
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Sonia said: Such a great class! Connie is a fantastic teacher — fun, patient, and full of practical tips. We learned how to make sausages from scratch, what equipment we actually need, and how to play with flavours. The class had a lovely, friendly vibe and the sausages we made were delicious. I left feeling confident and inspired. I’m really happy I took this course.
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Elizabeth said: What a wonderful class! fabulous teacher and really lovely fellow students. We learnt the basics to make sausages, where to get supplies, how to use home equipment and how to flavour our sausages and they were so delicious. Lovely Connie was generous with her advice and suggestions and taught us so well. I am confident I can make my own at home. I feel lucky to have attended the class. It was a great day.
Course tutors
Connie Ricciardone
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