Dried lima beans with sausage

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Dried lima beans, soaked and
Drained
10 Pork sausage links
¼ cup All-purpose flour
cup Evaporated milk
2 tablespoons Chopped pimiento
½ teaspoon Salt
Minced fresh parsley
The Southern Heritage
Vegetables
Cookbook. Oxmoor House.
Birmingham, Alabama MM Format
4 July 1996

Directions

Place beans in a large saucepan; cover with water three inches above beans. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2½ hours or until beans are tender. Drain beans,reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Set liquid aside. Transfer beans to a serving dish; keep warm.

Cook sausage in a large skillet until browned. Remove sausage, and cut each link into thirds; set aside. Reserve ¼ cup drippings in skillet.

Add flour to drippings; stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and reserved liquid; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add pimiento and salt.

Pour sauce over beans. Garnish with sausage and parsley.

by John Hartman Indianapolis, IN

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