1 lb. baby lima beans, dried
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic & a little garlic powder
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
Vegetable oil (to season with)
1 jalapeno pepper
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
3/4 c. (more if desired) cut up Echridge smoked sausage

When starting to cook this dish, begin with ample water in order not to have to add water later.