Western Beans`N` Franks

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>