Add a Little Spice to Your Life With Spicy Rubbed Pork Loin & Spicy Bean Salsa Recipes

By Linda Carol Wilson

Add a little spice to your life with these recipes that add a dash of spicy flavor but are not too hot to enjoy. The Spicy Rubbed Pork Loin gets a touch of flavor and heat from chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Not too much, just a touch. To go with your pork loin try this recipe for Spicy Bean Salsa.

Spicy Rubbed Pork Loin

• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp Splenda granular
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 3 lb boneless pork loin

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, Splenda, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the pork loin and place it in a small roasting pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches at least 150 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest on cutting board 15 minutes before slicing.

Spicy Bean Salsa

• 1 can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped purple onion
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 bottle (8-oz) Italian salad dressing
• Tortilla chips for dipping, optional
• chopped jalapeno peppers, optional*

In a large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except the chips. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.

*Jalapeno peppers are hot so do not use unless you want the added heat. If using, handle with gloves; do not touch eyes or face while working with jalapenos!

Enjoy!

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