Sweet 'n' Sassy Pork Chili

• 1 lb. hot Italian sausage
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 hot Hungarian banana peppers, seeded and chopped*
• 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups V8
• tomato juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• Cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)

1. In saucepan, brown and crumble the sausage and pork; drain.
2. Crockpot: Add sausage, pork, onion, celery, peppers, tomato juice and spices to crockpot.
3. Mix well.
4. Cook in HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
5. Ladle into bowls.
6. Top with cheese if desired.
7. Stove top: Add sausage, pork, onion, celery, peppers, tomato juice and spices to large pot.
8. Mix well.
9. Heat to boiling.
10. Simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
11. Ladle into bowls.
12. Top with cheese if desired.

hot italian sausage, ground pork, red onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, banana peppers, tomatoes, tomato juice, garlic, chili powder, basil, oregano, brown sugar, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6331 (may not work)