Boston Bean Dogs - Magazine Recipes

You can make the beans ahead of time, then just warm them up before eating. It is also easy to double the recipe if needed. 

4 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked and diced 

¼ cup diced white onion 

½ teaspoon minced fresh garlic 

2 Tablespoons water

3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup 

2 Tablespoons molasses 

2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 

1 (16 ounce) can Navy beans, drained and rinsed 

8 hot dogs, grilled 

8 hot dog buns, toasted

White onion and red bell pepper, diced 

Cook bacon in saucepan until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and drain off all but 1 Tablespoon of drippings. Saute ¼ cup onions and garlic in drippings over medium heat until soft. Deglaze pan in water, scraping up bits then add maple syrup molasses, vinegar and mustard. Add beans and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until heated through and sauce is syrupy; about 10 minutes. Serve hot dogs in buns topped with beans, garlic, onion and peppers.