Michigan Beans 'N' Sausage
Source of Recipe
Ken
Recipe Introduction
This is a wonderful dish that your friends and family will absolutely love. Serve this when having friends over for dinner.
List of Ingredients
1 Pound Dry Navy Beans
6 Bacon Strips, Diced
3 Medium Onions, Sliced Into Rings
1 Pound Chicken Gizzards, Trimmed And Halved
4 Cups Water
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Marjoram
1 Bay Leaf
1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Pound Fully Cooked Kielbasa Halved Lengthwise And Cut Into 1/4 Inch Slices
8 Ounces Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Soft Bread Crumbs
2 Tablespoons Butter, MeltedRecipe
Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid. Return beans to pan and set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings; set bacon aside. Saute onions and gizzards in drippings until the onions are tender and the gizzards are browned. Add the 4 cups of water, garlic, salt, marjoram, bay leaf, pepper, bacon and onion mixture to the beans. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 3 hours or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaf. Stir in sausage and tomato sauce. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yields 10 to 12 servings.
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