Firehouse Butter Beans and Sausage Recipe

Place lima beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil. Remove pot from heat and let stand for 2 hours. Drain and rinse beans under cold water.

Transfer beans back to large pot and pour in enough water to cover; add sausage and red pepper flakes. Bring water to a boil decrease heat and simmer adding water as needed to keep beans from sticking to the bottom until beans are tender and liquid has thickened 1 to 2 hours.