Artisan Free-Range Chicken Italian Sausage (Sweet & Hot)
Big Italian flavor, farm-raised quality, and never dry.
Most chicken sausages on grocery shelves are made with bland, lean white meat that dries out the moment it hits the heat. We do things differently. Our Italian sausages are handcrafted using 100% dark meat chicken thighs and legs, giving you the juicy, rich texture and savory depth of traditional Italian butcher sausage—with all the clean benefits of poultry.
Raised naturally with no antibiotics ever, freshly ground with classic Italian spices, and stuffed into tender beef-derived collagen casings (100% pork-free).
Choose Your Style:
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Sweet Italian: The timeless classic. Crafted with fragrant whole fennel seed, cracked black pepper, and subtle aromatic herbs. Balanced, savory, and family-friendly.
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Hot Italian: Packed with vibrant crushed red pepper flakes and sweet paprika for a warm, lingering kick that wakes up your palate without overpowering the rich chicken flavor.
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Variety Pack / Both: Can't decide? Stock your freezer with both for weeknight pasta dinners and weekend cookouts.
What Makes Crooked Tree Sausages Different?
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100% Dark Meat Chicken: Ground exclusively from whole legs and thighs for maximum tenderness, natural juiciness, and unmatched sear.
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Raised Without Antibiotics: Clean, humanely raised free-range chicken you can feel proud serving at your family table.
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100% Pork-Free Casing: Handcrafted with high-quality, beef-derived collagen casings that deliver a delicate bite and crisp snap without using pork casings.
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Generous 1/4 lb Links: Plump, butcher-sized 4 oz links—perfect for artisan hoagie rolls, slicing into sautés, or grilling whole.
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Flash-Frozen & Vacuum-Sealed: Locks in peak freshness, spices, and natural moisture from our hands directly to your kitchen.
Preparation & Cooking Instructions
For optimal flavor, crispness, and moisture, we recommend fully thawing in your refrigerator overnight before cooking.
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Grill / Cast-Iron Skillet (Recommended): Thaw completely. Preheat skillet or grill to medium heat with a light splash of olive oil. Cook for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally until golden-brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Simmering & Boiling: Need a quick weeknight dinner? These links can be simmered directly from frozen in water, broth, or your favorite marinara sauce until cooked through.
(Note: When boiled directly from frozen, the delicate collagen casing may naturally separate from the link, but the sausage will hold its shape and stay firm and juicy).
Product Details
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Package Weight
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1.0 lb (16 oz)
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Link Size
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1/4 lb (4 oz) each
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Pack Count
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4 full-sized links per vacuum-sealed pack
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Condition
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Frozen
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Casing
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Beef-derived collagen (Pork-Free)
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Dietary Highlights
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Raised without antibiotics, gluten-free, dairy-free
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Storage
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Keep frozen until ready to thaw and cook
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Delicious Ways to Enjoy:
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The Traditional Skillet: Sliced into thick coins with caramelized onions, bell peppers, and fresh garlic.
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The Ultimate Sausage Sub: Tucked into a toasted Italian hoagie, smothered in marinara and melted provolone.
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Rustic Pasta Night: Removed from casing, crumbled, and browned with orecchiette, olive oil, garlic, and greens.
