1 to 2 tablespoons oil or vegan butter
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
3 rounded tablespoons yellow prepared mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 (16 ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can vegan "pork and beans", undrained
1. Saute onions in oil until translucent, then sprinkle onions with some of the sugar and cook until caramelized.
2. Put the onions, sauce ingredients, spices and beans into a slow cooker and gently stir until combined.
3. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8. Adjust seasonings before serving.
Source of recipe: I was playing around in the kitchen, and this is what I came up with.