Frank McIlvain's Baked Beans Recipe

1 (53 oz) can pork and beans
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pickle relish
1 cup regular barbecue sauce (not smoked), or to taste
1/4 cup prepared mustard, or to taste
2 green bell peppers; one diced, one sliced (divided use)
1 large onion, diced
16 oz smoked sausage; half diced, half sliced (divided use)

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Mix all ingredients except sliced bell pepper and sliced sausage in a large oven-proof kettle or baking dish. Top with sliced sausage. Layer sliced bell peppers on top of sausage.

Bake uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 12 servings.