• 1 lb. boneless pork country-style ribs, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 lb. fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 C. chopped onion
• 1 C. chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 C. beer (room temperature), or water
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste

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

Tips: Serve from the slow cooker directly over hot cooked rice, with cornbread or with corn tortillas, and accompany with celery and carrot sticks. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.