Chunky Pork and Sausage Chili

This hearty Southwestern stew is chunky with pork, sausage, and beans. Serve from the slow cooker directly over hot cooked rice, with cornbread or flour tortillas. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 cup beer (room temperature), or water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in 4-quart slow cooker; mix gently. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours until pork is tender.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.