Rancher'S Bean Pot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. link sausage
2 to 3 onions, chopped
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 (16 oz.) cans pork and beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. thyme
1 small bay leaf, crushed
1/2 tsp. basil

Preparation

Brown sausage in large skillet.
Remove from pan.
Pour off drippings, reserving 1/4 cup.
Brown onion and flour in reserved drippings.
Add sausage and remaining ingredients.
Heat to boiling.
Pour into a 3-quart casserole dish or bean pot.
Bake uncovered at 325\u00b0 for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.