Dried Lima Beans With Sausage

• 1 (16-ounce) package dried lima beans, soaked and drained
• 10 pork sausage links
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Minced fresh parsley

1. Place beans in a large saucepan; cover with water 3 inches above beans. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain beans, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Set liquid aside. Transfer beans to a serving dish; keep warm.
2. Cook sausage in a large skillet until browned. Remove sausage, and cut each link into thirds; set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet.
3. 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.
4. Pour sauce over beans. Garnish with sausage and parsley.

beans, pork sausage links, allpurpose, milk, pimiento, salt, fresh parsley

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/dried-lima-beans-with-sausage (may not work)