Cornbread with ribs

10 ounces spicy pork Italian sausage , casing removed and crumbled 1/2 cup butter 1 large onion , chopped 4 celery ribs , sliced 1 large carrot , diced fine 4[...]

1 lb sliced bacon 1/3 cup reserved bacon fat 2 medium onions , chopped 3 medium celery ribs , with leaves chopped 2 granny smith apples , peeled, cored, and[...]

12 cups cornbread, cooked & crumbled 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided use) 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried sage salt black pepper , freshly[...]