Slow-cooked Pulled Pork Chili with a Spicy Kick

This slow-cooked pulled pork chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that will satisfy your taste buds. It combines tender pulled pork with a rich and spicy chili base, creating a comforting and filling meal. The pork is infused with a blend of spices and slow-cooked until it falls apart, resulting in tender and succulent meat. The chili base is made with a mixture of tomatoes, beans, and spices, creating a robust and flavorful sauce. Serve this chili with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pork chunks and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Return the pork to the pot and add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. After the pork has become tender and easily falls apart with a fork, use two forks to shred the meat into smaller pieces.
7. Continue simmering the chili for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve the pulled pork chili hot, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions if desired.

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