Saucy Franks With Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, uncooked
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
1/3 c. chopped celery
2 minced garlic cloves
1 c. pineapple juice
3/4 c. catsup
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1 lb. hot dogs or Lil Smokies
hot cooked rice to serve 8

Preparation

Cook bacon until crisp.
Drain on paper towel.
Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings and saute onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic until tender in saved drippings.
Add bacon.
Add pineapple juice, catsup, and chili powder.
Bring to a boil.
Add cut up hot dogs or smokies and simmer covered 5-8 minutes.
Serve over rice.