1 tbs olive oil
1 lg yellow onion, chopped
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup molasses
2 tbs cider vinegar
1 tbs prepared mustard
1 tbs tamari OR other soy sauce
2 (15.5 oz) cans navy beans OR other white beans,drained & rinsed
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. add the onion, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

transfer the onions to a 3 1/2-4 qt slow cooker. add the tomatoes, molasses, vinegar, mustard, and tamari, stirring to combine. stir in the beans, bourbon, and orange juice concentrate, cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.

serves 4