Spicy Sausage And Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry lentils
1 small bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. dried crushed savory
1/8 tsp. dried crushed thyme
1 lb. Polish or German sausage, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
2 medium onions, wedged
2 c. tomato juice
3 Tbsp. molasses
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce (2 c.)
2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, combine lentils, 5 cups of water and seasonings.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is lightly browned.
Add to stew with remaining ingredients.
Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Serves 8 to 10.