Western Beans 'N' Franks

This was so good.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb great northern bean
• 1⁄2 lb pinto beans
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄3 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon clove
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 1  orange, peeled and diced
• 1  lb  frankfurter
•  orange wedge, for garnish

Directions

1. Soak beans according to directions.
2. Add salt and simmer 1 hour.
3. Saute bacon.
4. Drain beans, reserving bean liquid.
5. 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.
6. Cover and bake in a 325-degree oven 3 to 4 hours.
7. Arrange frankfurters in beans.
8. Bake, uncovered, 1/2 hour longer, adding more reserved bean liquid if necessary.
9. Garnish with orange wedges.