I hate August. The freezer is empty, well except for some zucchini that was missed, and it is still a month until hunting season starts. I am so looking forward to September. I need some fresh grouse. I always have trouble finding something good to eat this time of year. As much as I love cheese burgers, every once in a while I do like a change. I went to the Walmart and wandered through the meat department looking for something interesting. I picked up a package of smoked sausage and some rice and headed home.
I decided on my beer-simmered sausage and onions over rice for dinner. This is a simple and easy recipe that will fill you up and is very tasty too.
I was lucky enough to have one of the Walla Walla Sweet onions my mother–in–law gave me left so I added that to dinner.
Sausage and Onions Over Rice
Ingredients:
Start by cooking the rice however you prefer it. You can use white or brown rice for this dish. I like to cook my rice in a mixture of water and chicken broth. It adds a little more flavor to the dish. NOTE: If you cook the rice with chicken broth, DO NOT LET YOUR WIFE HAVE A BOWL WITH SUGAR, CINNAMON AND MILK! Even in August spending a month in the dog house is no fun, and it takes forever to get rid of the fleas. My dogs may never be normal again.
In a large skillet, melt the bacon grease. When the grease is melted, add the minced garlic to taste. I usually use between ½ to 1 teaspoon.
Saute the onions for 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the smoked sausage and brown for 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour in the bottle of beer and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
If you happen to have any fresh peppers you can slice them up and add them in with the onions as well.
Serve over the rice and you have a quick and filling meal.
Clacked by Jeff Love
on Aug 01, 2009 @ 10:00 EST5EDT
