Warm up after a day of raking leaves or shoveling snow. Even better the next day as leftovers. Serve with extra tortillas or warm cornbread.

Spicy Pork Chili

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 (16-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
Warm flour tortillas (optional)

1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook pork, onion, green pepper, and garlic in hot oil until pork is browned.
2. Stir in flour, mixing well. Add the remaining ingredients, except cheese and tortillas. Simmer, uncovered, one hour.
3. Top each serving with some of the cheese. Serve with tortillas, if desired.

Serves 8.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.