Winning Pulled Pork Chili Recipe (Slow Cooker)

Name: Winning Pulled Pork Chili Recipe (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 pounds bone-in pork butt (cut off bone in large chunks); 2 red bell peppers (chopped); 1 large onion (chopped); 4 garlic cloves (chopped); 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo* (chopped); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; ¼ cup chili powder; 12 ounces beer (see recipe notes for gluten-free); 1 cup apple cider; 2 14 ounce cans diced fire roasted tomatoes (drained); 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 14 ounce canned pumpkin puree; 3 small apples (such as Golden Delicious or Gala) (cored and chopped (not peeled)); 2 14 ounce cans dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed); Toppings: fresh cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:10h

Ready for an intensely flavorful, award-winning pulled pork chili? Let your slow cooker do the work but don't shortcut yourself in the taste department. This easy smoky chili recipe nails essential savory, sweet and spicy flavors with tender, fall apart pork, apples, chipotles, and canned pumpkin. Intrigued? Tasting is believing!

Updated at: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:10:40 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories418.2 kcal (21%)

Total Fat18.2 g (26%)

Carbs36.4 g (14%)

Sugars16.5 g (18%)

Protein29.1 g (58%)

Sodium947 mg (47%)

Fiber8.8 g (31%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

For pork rub, mix all seasonings together in a small bowl. Rub mixed seasonings all over pork and transfer the pieces at bottom of 6 quart slow cooker.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients except the chopped apples and kidney beans. Stir to combine. Cook on HIGH For 5-6 hours or LOW for 10-12 hours.

Step 3

Once the meat is fall apart tender, transfer it to a cutting board. Add the apples and beans to the slow cooker, turn heat to HIGH, leaving it uncovered.

Step 4

While the apples and beans are cooking for 30 minutes, allow the meat to sit until cool enough to handle. Shred the pork and add back to the pot. Serve chili with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and shredded cheese.

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