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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is the perfect dish for a cool winter evening. It uses a grain which is usually reserved for baking but it is perfect in this casserole.Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, divided |
1/2 pound johnsonville® smoked sausage, sliced |
1 cup medium pearl barley |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 cups water |
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Saute sausage until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside. Add remaining butter; saute barley, vegetables and garlic until barley is lightly browned. Return sausage to pan. Add water, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. Yield: 4 servings.
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