Adjust the heat of this side dish to suit your household's tastes. Serve along with rice and Santa Fe Cured Pork Roast or Margarita Pork Kabobs.

Spicy Black Beans

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 celery stalk, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1. In large skillet saute bacon; stir in garlic, celery, bell pepper, onion and jalapeno. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in remaining seasonings, cook and stir 1 minute; add beans and stir all together. Heat beans through.

Serves 6.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.