Western beans 'n' franks

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ pounds Idaho Great Northern beans
½ pounds Idaho Pinto beans
½ teaspoon Salt
4 slices Bacon, diced
½ cup Chopped onion
cup Molasses
¼ cup Brown sugar
teaspoon Dry mustard
teaspoon Cloves
1 teaspoon Grated orange peel
1 Orange, peeled and diced
1 pounds Frankfurters
Orange wedges, for garnish

Directions

Soak beans according to directions. Add salt and simmer 1 hour. Saute bacon. Drain beans, reserving bean liquid. In bean pot or deep casserole, combine beans with sauteed bacon, onion, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, cloves, orange peel, diced orange and 1-½ cups reserved bean liquid. Cover and bake in a 325-degree oven 3 to 4 hours. Arrange frankfurters in beans. Bake, uncovered, ½ hour longer, adding more reserved bean liquid if necessary. Garnish with orange wedges. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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