Ingredients

  • 2 turkey drumsticks
  • 1 1/4 c. water
  • 1 c. onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 2 lb. cans white beans
  • 1/4 c. tomato paste
  • 4 Smoky link sausages, halved

Method

  • Place turkey in large kettle with water, onion, bay leaf, salt and thyme.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Cover tightly and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  • Cool.
  • Debone.
  • Boil down liquid remaining to 3/4 cup.
  • Drain some of the liquid from beans.
  • Add to turkey with tomato paste and sausages and mix well.
  • Place in baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, covered.
  • Uncover last 15 minutes.