Leftover Pulled Pork Chili
Smoky, hearty pulled pork chili made with leftover BBQ pork, fire-roasted tomatoes, spices, and beans. Perfect for game day or cold nights—rich, meaty, and full of flavor.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- tongs
- Sharp knife
- cutting board
- Can Opener
- Ladle
- Measuring cups and prep bowls
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs smoked pulled pork
- 2 T butter
- 1 sweet onions diced
- 1 green bell peppers diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 jalapeno de-seeded & diced
- 1.5 T chili powder
- 1 T cumin
- ½ T salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 C dark beer
- 1 29 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 29 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
- Toppings shredded cheddar, sour cream, chives, and oyster crackers as desired
Instructions
- Place a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Once the pot begins to smoke, add butter. When the butter begins to melt, add the onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos, sautéing until tender. Once the onions are translucent, add garlic and cook just until fragrant.
- Pour in the beer, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Next, add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices, mixing until well combined.
- Allow the chili mixture to cook, partially covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to an hour. Once the desired consistency has been reached, stir in the pulled pork until it is warmed, remove the pot from the heat and turn off the heat source.
- Ladle the chili into individual bowls with desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for added depth. Their subtle charred flavor enhances the smoky richness of the pulled pork and adds a layer of complexity to the chili base.
- Adjust the spice level as desired. For additional heat, consider incorporating diced jalapeños, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or your preferred hot sauce.
- Flexible bean options. This recipe works well with kidney, black, or pinto beans. Using a combination provides varied texture and balanced flavor.
- Versatile cooking methods. This chili can be prepared on the stovetop or finished uncovered on the smoker for an extra layer of smoke and a thicker, more concentrated texture.