favorite indiana green beans & sausage
My mother made this several times every summer when I was growing up and I have tried to do the same. It is so satisfying, and so INDIANA! Serve it with an ear or two of fresh corn slathered in butter and some still-warm-from-the-vine tomato slices.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
3 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds fresh green beans, snapped and broken in half
- 2 packages smok-y-links sausage or any type smoked sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 6-8 large potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut in 1 to 2 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt
- dash black pepper
How To Make favorite indiana green beans & sausage
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Step 1After snapping the ends off green beans and breaking them in half, soak them in cold water briefly; drain and repeat. -
Step 2In a large Dutch oven, place beans in 8 cups fresh water. Cut smok-y-links in half or thirds and add them to beans. Bring to boil over medium heat, then simmer, covered, for 3-1/2 hours.
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Step 3After 2-1/2 hours, add potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper to pot. Cover and continue cooking for about another hour. If 2 tsp. salt is too much for you or if you're watching your sodium intake, use less.
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Pork
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#sausage
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#vegetables
Keyword:
#satisfying
Ingredient:
Pork
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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