TOM THUMB RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. , In a bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla until foamy. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread over crust. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Steps:

• Rinse the Tom Thumb under cold running water. Pat dry. Set aside.
• Dice the celery
• Dice the carrots
• Dice the onion
• Place one teaspoon bacon grease in a 6 quart Dutch Oven, over Medium heat on your stovetop.
• Add the diced celery, onions, and carrots to the sauce pot.
• Stir and cook until the onions are slightly translucent.
• Add the Tom Thumb.
• Add enough warm water to just cover the sausage.
• Bring to a slight boil on medium heat.
• Cover the pot, let cook for 45 minutes.
• Remove the sausage, set aside, let cool for about 15 minutes.
• Strain the broth to remove the vegetables. Return broth to the pot.
• Add the cabbage.
• Add the peas.
• Cook until the cabbage and peas are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• When ready to serve…