Boston Baked Sausage and Rice

1 pound smoked country-style link sausage

3/4 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup catsup

2 tbs firmly packed brown sugar

1 tsp each prepared mustard and liquid smoke

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

3 cups cooked rice

Simmer sausage in water to cover for 10 minutes. Remove sausage and cut in 1-1/2 inch pieces. Combine with remaining ingredients. Turn into a buttered shallow 2-quart casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.