Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot)

3 pounds ground pork

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 1/4 tablespoons dried parsley

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon dried basil

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

3/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed

1/4 teaspoon brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

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