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 |
| ⅓ | cup | Molasses |
| ¼ | cup | Brown sugar |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Dry mustard |
| ⅛ | 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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