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This Pulled Pork Chili is smoky, hearty, and loaded with flavor! This delicious chili is made with tender shredded pork, beans, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for game day or cozy nights in!

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Once the cooler weather hits, Chili is always on the menu. I thought I would try something new and make chili with Pulled Pork and everyone loved it! The first time I made it, I was surprised at how much depth the smoky pork added compared to traditional ground beef chili. It was rich, hearty, and full of flavor in every bite.

Now, I love making this slow cooker recipe whenever we have extra pulled pork from a cookout or BBQ night or cook the pork right in with the chili ingredients. Itโ€™s the kind of meal that feels perfect for game days, cozy fall evenings, or anytime you want a bowl of comfort food that really sticks to your ribs.

Ingredients

Top-down view of ingredients for Pulled Pork Chili on a white surface, featuring a netted raw pork roast, kidney and pinto beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, tomato sauce, broth, and an array of spices in small bowls.
  • Boneless Pork Roast – You can also use a pork shoulder or pork butt for this recipe. If you choose a pork with bones, make sure to remove any from the chili when shredding.
  • Garlic Cloves – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
  • Onion – Chop onion into small pieces
  • Beans – We used Red Kidney Beans and Pinto Beans. Drain and rinse the beans before adding
  • Simple Spices – Add in paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper – I love the kick that the cayenne pepper gives to this recipe but if you are sensitive to spice, omit it from the recipe.
  • Crushed Tomatoes – Gives the chili a tomato base
  • BBQ Sauce – You can use store bought or learn how to make Homemade Barbecue Sauce
  • Beef Broth – If you are out, you can use beef stock or water

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How to Make Pulled Pork Chili

Raw pork shoulder placed inside a black slow cooker, perfect for making tender pulled pork, with a beige and orange checkered kitchen towel nearby on a white marble surface.

Step 1 – Place the pork roast in the bottom of a crock pot.

A slow cooker filled with raw Pulled Pork Chili ingredients, including beans, chopped onions, spices, and tomato sauce, arranged in separate piles on top of raw meat. A beige checkered towel lies beside the slow cooker on a marble surface.

Step 2 – Top with the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork shreds easily.

A plate of tender shredded Pulled Pork Chili with two forks rests on a white marble surface. A beige and red plaid kitchen towel is placed next to the plate.

Step 3 – Remove the pork from the crock pot. Shred the pork and then dice it (so that it will easily fix on a spoon).

A slow cooker filled with shredded chicken in a red sauce, surrounded by fresh parsley, tomatoes, jalapeรฑos, and a striped towel sits beside an empty bowl with a spoonโ€”perfect for serving up chili or pulled pork.

Step 4 – Stir it back into the crock pot. Taste test and add more salt and pepper based on your preference. Serve while warm with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

A ladle lifts a serving of hearty Pulled Pork Chili with beans and shredded meat from a black slow cooker filled with thick, rich tomato-based sauce.
A bowl of Pulled Pork Chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeรฑos, and chopped green onions sits on a white surface. The chili looks thick and hearty, packed with visible beans and juicy chunks of pulled pork.

Pulled Pork Chili

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This Pulled Pork Chili is smoky, hearty, and loaded with flavor! This delicious chili is made with tender shredded pork, beans, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for game day or cozy nights in!
Servings 10
Calories 228

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Place the pork roast in the bottom of a crock pot.
  • Top with the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork shreds easily.
  • Remove the pork from the crock pot. Shred the pork and then dice it (so that it will easily fix on a spoon). Stir it back into the crock pot.
  • Taste test and add more salt and pepper based on your preference.
  • Serve while warm with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Variations Ideas

  • Change the Beans – You can easily switch out the beans to any you prefer. Black beans or white beans will also be delicious in this recipe.
  • Add Veggies – This chili is delicious with the addition of frozen corn, green chiles or chopped bell peppers.
  • Pork – Substitute the type of pork that you use and make this chili with a pork loin, boneless pork shoulder, pork tenderloin.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 228kcal, Carbohydrates 21g, Protein 26g, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 57mg, Sodium 840mg, Potassium 681mg, Fiber 5g, Sugar 7g, Vitamin A 494IU, Vitamin C 2mg, Calcium 56mg, Iron 2mg

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What to Serve with Pulled Pork Chili

This chili is delicious served with Jalapeรฑo Cornbread, Fried Cornbread Recipe, and Easy Keto Cheddar Biscuits Recipe. Another family favorite is slice cheese, crackers or corn chips. You can even make Microwave Baked Potatoes and add the chili to the top.

Make sure to setup a chili topping bar with all your favorite toppings in small bowls. Our favorites include sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, avocados and slice jalapeรฑos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use leftover pulled pork to make this Chili?

Yes! This recipe is perfect for leftover pulled pork from BBQ night or meal prep. Just be mindful if your pork was heavily sauced then add less seasoning at first, then adjust to taste.

Can I Make Pulled Pork Chili in the Instant Pot?

This chili can be made in the instant pot as well. Add all the ingredients to an instant pot, seal and cook on high pressure for 90 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes. Remove the pork, shred and stir it back in and the chili is ready to enjoy!

How to Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an air tight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can I Freeze Pulled Pork Chili?

Yes, this chili freezes great in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to reheat.

How to Reheat Chili

Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding broth if too thick

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At Eating on a Dime, I share simple, budget-friendly recipes that are tested in my own kitchen and approved by my 8 kids. With millions of readers each month, I’m here to help you cook real food for real families โ€” without the stress.

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    This chili was so hearty and packed with so much flavor. It was to the perfect chili to make to start our fall cooking.