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Smoked pork chili garnished with cilantro, onion, lime, sour cream, and onion in a dark bowl.
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Smoked Pork Chili

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: BBQ, Soup
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Keyword: beer, kidney beans, smoked pork
Servings: 8
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

Chili Base

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs Smoked pork meat chopped
  • 3/4 cup Onions diced
  • 1/2 cup Green bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup Poblano pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeno pepper diced
  • 15 oz Kidney beans 1 can

Spices

  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander

Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Beer Your favorite
  • 1 qt Chicken stock

Garnishes (optional)

  • Green onion
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, poblano pepper, and jalapeno pepper into the Dutch oven and cook for 5-7 minutes.
    1 tbsp Olive oil, 3/4 cup Onions, 1/2 cup Green bell pepper, 1/4 cup Poblano pepper, 1/4 cup Jalapeno pepper
  • Add the garlic in and stir. Cook until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds. Then add all the spices in and combine it all by mixing well.
    2 tsp Garlic
  • Cook the spices for a few minutes, then add the beer. Deglaze by scraping the bottom of the pot, scraping loose all those yummy bits of flavor.
    1 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Chili powder, 1/2 tsp Oregano, 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp Cumin, 1/2 cup Beer, 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • Add the chicken stock and the pulled pork, cover, and cook for an hour or until fork tender.
    1 qt Chicken stock, 1 1/2 lbs Smoked pork meat
  • When the chili is ready, add the kidney beans to the chili and allow them to cook until warmed through. Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings with additional salt and pepper to your taste.
    15 oz Kidney beans
  • Serve immediately with all your favorite garnishes.
    Green onion, Cilantro, Lime, Sour cream

Notes

Leftover Smoked Pork Chili
To store leftover smoked pork chili, let it cool to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing
Allow it to cool completely, place it in a freezer-safe container or resealable bag, and store in the freezer for up to three months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg