In a 12-inch heavy, oven-going skillet, cook bacon until crispy, drain, reserving drippings. ... mixture and the beer; stir just until combined. ... an ungreased baking sheet.
Dust chops with flour, salt ... and brown in bacon fat or butter. In bottom ... barely enough wine, beer or cider to cover. Cover ... as liquid, omit apples.
Sort and wash beans; place ... a boil. Add bacon, sugar and salt; cover, ... minutes. Stir in beer, beef, chili powder, cumin ... an additional 30 minutes.