Franks and Beans, Canadian Style

Franks and Beans, Canadian Style

A classic Canadian dish; cooked with brown sugar and molasses.

Ingredients;

3 cups         navy beans

9 cups         water

                   Salt and pepper, usual mix

1 tsp.           prepared mustard

1/2 cup       molasses

1/4 cup       brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup       margarine, melted

1 can          pearl onions (16 oz.), drained

1 lb.            frankfurters cut in 1/2" chunks

Method:

            Wash beans and put in large kettle. Add water; bring to boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 1 hour. Cook beans until tender, adding water, if necessary. Add remaining ingredients, except onions and frankfurters; mix lightly. Put in large casserole or bean pot; cover, and bake in moderate oven, 350 F.  3 hours. Add onions and frankfurters during last 30 minutes of baking. Add water during baking if necessary. Serves 8.