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Place water, oats, salt and pepper into the crock pot and mix well.
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Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times.
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Add sausage and ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, break up meat into small pieces.
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Add onion, sage, thyme and bay leaves.
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Cook overnight or at least 5 hours on low, stirring occasionally.
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Uncover and stir in cornmeal.
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Cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Remove bay leaves.
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Turn out into 2-3 loaf pans lined with plastic wrap, cover and chill in fridge until set.
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When set, turn out and slice in 1/4 to1/2 inch slices. Freeze for up to 6 months
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Fry slices in a little butter or oil until brown and crusty, Flip carefully.