Marvelous Recipes

A winning combination of delightful flavors!

6 strips bacon, chopped
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 pound boneless pork tenderloin, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (15.8 oz) cans great northern beans, drained
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dried bay leaf

Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet reserving drippings. Add sausage, cubed pork, onion and garlic to drippings in skillet. Cook until the pork is browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon and all remaining ingredients. Pour into ungreased 11×7-inch casserole.

Cover casserole with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until pork is fork tender and flavors are blended. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Cornbread stuffing is an excellent side with a variety of main dish meats. Try it with chicken, turkey or pork.

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter or margarine
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 cups (1/2-inch cubes) cornbread

1. In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add celery and onion and cook until crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the celery mixture and all remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon into a 13×9-inch baking dish.*

3. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until top is lightly browned. Makes 8-10 servings.

*Mixture  can also be used to stuff a 12 pound turkey.