Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chili combines the best flavors from both chili and pulled pork for a hearty meal that’s also perfect for tailgating. Thanks to the Ohio Pork Council for sponsoring this post. All opinions are mine alone.
October is National Pork Month. But I don’t need a month to remind me to put pork on our dinner menu. Pork is an economical way to feed my family, plus it’s delicious and a lean protein choice too. These ground pork tacos are one of my favorite tacos ever. Pork isn’t a usual choice for tacos, but it should be. Pork should be a more popular choice for chili too. That’s what I’m proving today with this recipe for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chili.
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The flavors in this chili are bold, with just enough heat from the chili powders and just enough sweetness from the BBQ sauce. I wanted to make a good “rub” for the pork, to season it while it slow cooks, before shredding it and creating a chili. The combination of ancho and chipotle chili powders, smoked paprika, garlic salt and little cayenne did the trick. I thought about adding some brown sugar, but the sweetness comes from the BBQ sauce so it wasn’t necessary. But it is necessary for you to try this Pulled Pork Chili right away!
Tips for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chili:
- Look for a small pork loin, just about 1 1/3 pounds. When shredding the pork, I was able to remove the obvious fat before putting it back into the chili. There wasn’t much!
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce in this chili. I put a regional spin on my recipe by using Montgomery Inn Barbecue Sauce.
- If you are opposed to cooking with alcohol, replace the 12 ounces of beer with chicken stock.
- I like to top this chili with shredded cheddar cheese and Fritos. Serving it with some homemade cornbread would be great too.
- I like a crockpot with a lid that seals, for transporting this chili for tailgating or watch parties at friends’ houses.
- Want to see how Ohio farmers are raising their pigs? Visit HERE for a virtual field trip to an Ohio Pig Farm.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chili
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 lbs pork loin
- 1 yellow onion peeled and finely chopped
- 1 15 oz can petit cut diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- 12 oz beer
- 1 15 oz can white cannellini beans drained
- 1 15 oz can white corn drained
- Fritos and shredded cheddar cheese for serving
Instructions
- Place the pork loin in a 6 or 8 quart slow cooker.
- Top with the onions, tomatoes, liquid smoke, all the seasonings (salt through cayenne pepper), barbecue sauce and beer. Stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook the pork on LOW for 6 - 8 hours.
- Remove the pork loin to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat. Remove any visible fat and discard.
- Return the pulled pork to the sauce in the slow cooker. Add the drained beans and corn. Stir well to combine.
- Place the lid back on the slow cooker and heat on HIGH for at least 30 minutes - or up to 1 hour.
- Serve the pulled pork chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese and Fritos.
Mary says
Pork is one of my favorite taco fillings and I bet it’s great in chili!
foodtasticmom says
It is so good. I hope you try it!
Ginny says
The slow cooker is my little darling year round. I love all of the chili and paprika you put into this for seasoning. Sounds delicious!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you so much Ginny!
Adrianne says
National Pork Month, I didn’t know this existed!! I love the sound of this recipe and you are right, it is great to have pork on your dinner menu for all of the reasons you listed. In Australia they have a saying about ‘getting pork on your fork!’, in a bid to eat less red meat and more lean proteins. Can’t wait to try your recipe!
foodtasticmom says
That’s a great slogan! Come back and let us know what you think if you make the chili!
Jere Cassidy says
Mmmm, sounds so good with pulled pork. I’ve been to Montgomery Inn ages ago.
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Jere! Glad to know you are familiar with Montgomery Inn!
Ben Myhre says
Easy recipes are 10 times better when they are delicious! And this looks absolutely delicious. I am already a big fan of chili and pulled pork separately, so putting them together seems absolutely natural.
foodtasticmom says
Thanks very much Ben. I appreciate the compliments!
Cindy Gordon says
Slowcooker meals are THE best! I love chili! This looks perfect for game day!
foodtasticmom says
Yes, they are the best! Thank you Cindy!
Caroline says
I’m a big fan of cooking pork in the slow cooker, it can give such tender meat and great flavor. This sounds like a tasty way to enjoy it.
foodtasticmom says
Thanks very much Caroline!
Amy says
This looks like an excellent idea for pork! I love pork bbq made with a pork loin, so I bet this will be awesome (as almost all your recipes are!).
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Amy!
Danielle says
This looks so warm and hearty! Love that it can be made in a slow cooker. And I’ll definitely top with Fritos!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Danielle!
Annette says
I don’t have a lot of experience with pork, but one thing I’ve had success with is country ribs. I cook them in the slow cooker to make pulled pork.
foodtasticmom says
I have heard country ribs are good. I will have to try them next time.
Jack says
Great recipe!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Jack!
Dannii says
I love pulled pork and I love chilli, but I haven’t had them together before. It looks so comforting.
foodtasticmom says
Thanks so much Dannii!
Melanie says
My favorite pork recipe? Ummmm…. bacon??? Lol. I do love pulled pork though
foodtasticmom says
Bacon for the win! 🙂
Margaret Naslund says
Being a lifelong Midwestern, currently living in a semi-tropical environment, means at times the calendar dictates my food cravings such as ……….
autumn months bring on the desire for slow cooker pulled pork chili ………….with Lots of Iced Tea! YUM!
foodtasticmom says
I can drink iced tea anytime or in any climate. A semi-tropical environment sounds wonderful!
MaryB says
Pork is a huge favorite in our house. Pulled pork and carnitas are high on the list, as is good old fashioned pork roast.
foodtasticmom says
All excellent choices!
Tera Leiding says
I had never made chili and pulled pork together…im anxious to try this ASAP!!☺☺It sounds delicious!!!
foodtasticmom says
I think you’ll really like it. Thanks Tera!
Jessie C. says
My favorite is garlic-chile ground pork.
foodtasticmom says
That sounds delicious!
Sharon says
Roasted pork tenderloin is my favorite pork dish, seasoned spicy with Cajun seasoning.
foodtasticmom says
I do love pork tenderloin. I like the idea of Cajun seasoning too.
Patti says
This looks awesome but I think my favorite is a Cuban sandwhich
foodtasticmom says
I love a good Cuban sandwich!
Jillian Too says
I love pulled pork pizza.
foodtasticmom says
Great choice!
Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says
What a great way to use pulled pork! My whole family will love this!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Lauren!
Jennifer | SavorwithJennifer says
I’m all about the chili when it gets cold outside and I absolutely LOVE that you used pork pulled pork in it. Can’t wait!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks so much Jennifer!
Traci says
Oh my goodness, you have stolen my heart with this recipe! I absolutely LOVE cooking with beer, and I love pulled pork! The flavor combo is perfect. Thanks for sharing!
foodtasticmom says
Wonderful. I hope you try it Traci!
Hayley | The Simple Supper says
I can’t believe I’ve never tried this before! This sounds like some amazing chili!
foodtasticmom says
I hope you try the recipe! Thanks 🙂
Edyta at Eating European says
This looks like a perfect recipe for a slow cooker. I really like how it makes pork so juicy and tender. A combination of pulled pork with chili sounds like a great idea.
foodtasticmom says
Thank you so much Edyta!