Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 6 slices bacon, fried, crumbled and drippings reserved
  • 2 cans (16 oz. each) pork and beans
  • 1 lb. frankfurters, diagonally cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (15 1/4 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained and juice reserved
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. chili sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. bourbon or pineapple juice
  • 1 Tbsp. instant coffee granules

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion in reserved bacon drippings.
  • Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift onion from skillet and place in a 2-quart casserole.
  • To casserole add beans, frankfurters, pineapple, brown sugar, chili sauce, bourbon or pineapple juice and coffee granules. Gently stir to throughly mix ingredients.
  • Sprinkle bacon over the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until beans are bubbly and juice has thickened.
  • Makes 7 to 8 servings.