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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal
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My mum made what she called Hunky stew. It was fresh sausage with onions and cubed potatoes. It got it's name as it was a favorite with Polish Immigrants. When they worked in the Steel mills, they were called " Mill Hunkies." Therefore, the stew they made famous was called Hunky Stew. As far as I know, it wasn't meant as a disparaging term. It's very easy to make as well. Unlike my mum, I would grill the sausage and blot out any grease to make it a bit healthier. It's great on a cold day with warm, fresh, Italian or French bread and a good cup of Earl Grey Tea.
That sausage really looks good though.