1/2 lb Idaho Great Northern beans 1/2 lb Idaho Pinto beans 1/2 ts Salt 4 sl Bacon, diced 1/2 c Chopped onion 1/3 c Molasses 1/4 c Brown sugar 1 1/2 ts Dry mustard 1/8 ts Cloves 1 t Grated orange peel 1 Orange, peeled and diced 1 lb Frankfurters Orange wedges, for garnish 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 1-1/2 cups reserved bean liquid. Cover and bake in a 325-degree oven 3 to 4 hours. Arrange frankfurters in beans. Bake, uncovered, 1/2 hour longer, adding more reserved bean liquid if necessary. Garnish with orange wedges. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Copyright IDAHO BEAN COMMISSION P.O.Box 9433...Boise, Idaho 83707 <Electronic format by Karen Mintzias>
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