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Main Dish Recipes » Slow Cooker » Pulled Pork Chili Recipe {Slow Cooker}

Pulled Pork Chili Recipe {Slow Cooker}

Created by Amy Engberson 28 Comments

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Pulled Pork Chili is the best combination of authentic Mexican flavors and smoked pork! It can be made in the slow cooker, or even in the pressure cooker! Load this award-winning chili with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

a white bowl filled with a red chili and topped with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream
Warm up from the inside out!

If you’re looking for the perfect chili recipe, you are going to fall in love with this Pork Chili! It’s packed with amazing flavors that will knock your socks off!

Just throw a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker and pretty soon your house will smell amazing and you’ll be begging for dinner time to come! It’s an awesome weeknight dinner since it’s a cinch to make!

“WOW!!!! We love your recipe. We have made it a lot. Twice entered chili cook-off at church with the pot coming home empty and a second place on the last one. We have even swapped the pork for beef with very yummy results. Thanks for posting this!” Gwendalyn

a black slow cooker filled with beans, pulled pork, tomatoes, spices, and onions not stirred together
Simple pantry ingredients

Pulled Pork Chili Ingredients

You’ll need simple pantry ingredients to make this recipe. I’m going to give you a few ideas for substitutions just in case you don’t have all the ingredients on hand.

PORK: You could probably call this “leftover pulled pork chili” because I almost always use leftover shredded slow cooker pulled pork butt or shoulder (which freezes really well). If you don’t have that feel free to buy prepared pulled pork.

BEANS: Chili beans are great. Red beans, pinto beans, black beans, or kidney beans will work too. A combination will also be just fine!

TOMATOES: Fire roasted, diced, or whatever! I can my own tomatoes so I use them most often.

TOMATO SAUCE: Pretty basic pantry item, but if you don’t have it thin a little tomato paste down with water.

GARLIC: Use fresh cloves or use garlic paste which is my favorite. You could also use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

JALAPENO: It really does add great flavor. Jalapenos freeze well too so I always keep a few in the freezer for recipes like this. If you don’t have them you could add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper. Start with a little and add more to taste!

ONION: Fresh, dehydrated, or use 1 teaspoon onion powder.

SPICES: Cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika (can use sweet paprika but smoked gives the soup the BEST flavor), pepper, salt, oregano, brown sugar. In a pinch, you could use a packet of chili seasoning. It won’t taste the same though!

a crock pot with chilli beans in a tomato sauce
Give it a stir, and let it cook away!

How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Chili

Pulled Pork Chili is one of those recipes where all you do is throw a few ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it.

STEP 1: Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Stir.

STEP 2: Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 5-6 hours.

STEP 3: Serve with your favorite traditional chili recipe toppings; onions, sour cream, olives, corn chips, and of course cheese!

NOTE: If you don’t have time to make this chili in the slow cooker, it’s easy to make chili in the instant pot too. Just add all the ingredients and pressure cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Natural release pressure and serve!

NOTE: I haven’t ever tried it…but, I think this would be a fantastic baked chili recipe, especially if you baked it on the smoker. I’m going to fire up my Traeger and try it ASAP!

a red chili with pulled pork in a white dish on a wooden tray, a fresh jalapeno on the side
A great way to use leftover shredded pork!

What to serve with this smoked pork chili

I think every chili recipe needs a side of bread. Cornbread and honey butter are a favorite at my house. Garlic Knots, Cheesy Monkey Bread, Homemade French Bread, and Parmesan Rolls are all great options too.

And if you need a few more soup and chili recipes be sure to check out my Jalapeno Popper Chili, Pizza Chili, Cheesy Potato Soup, Creamy Taco Soup, and Cream Cheese Chicken Soup! They’ll warm you up from the inside out!

a close up image of chili topped with cheese and sour cream

Pulled Pork Chili Recipe

I’ve experimented with lots of pull pork chili recipes and THIS is the one!

Whether you are looking for a fix and forget meal, something to share at your next tailgating party, a recipe to make for an upcoming chili cook off, or just want to make a kick butt chili this is the recipe for you!

Smoked Pulled Pork Chili has that irresistible smoky flavor of pulled pork, a touch of a fire-roasted flavor, a tiny bit spicy, and a little bit sweet!

All the flavors combine together to make one flavor-packed chili! You’re gonna love it!

a wooden board topped with a white bowl filled with red chili topped with grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro
Be sure to add plenty of cheese
Cowboy Pulled Pork Chili - now this is the way to warm up

Pulled Pork Chili

Pulled Pork Chili is the best combination of authentic Mexican flavors and smoked pork! It can be made in the slow cooker, or even in the pressure cooker! Load this award-winning chili with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
4.07 from 15 votes
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Course: chili, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: leftover pulled pork chili, pork chili, pulled pork chili
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Amy

Ingredients

Ingredients to make Pulled Pork Chili

  • 2 16 ounce cans Chili Beans
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded pulled pork I bought mine already made. You can find it near the lunchmeat in the grocery store
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 whole jalapeno seed and membranes removed and diced
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

Chili Topping Ideas (Optional)

  • shredded cheese
  • diced tomatoes
  • sliced green onions
  • corn or tortilla chips
  • sour cream
  • cilantro

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Stir.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
  • Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chips, and cilantro if desired.

Notes

You can use black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, or red beans instead of chili beans if needed. Drain these beans before adding to the slow cooker.
Chili may be cooked in a pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes, naturally release.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1319mg | Potassium: 1072mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1437IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Main Dish Recipes, Pork, Slow Cooker, Soup Tagged With: Beans, Chili, Pork, Pulled Pork, slow cooker

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  1. Jen says

    November 1, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    I feel like this recipe was made specifically for us!! We love chili and pulled pork so this is a genius idea to put the two together!! Thank you

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 3, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      I can already tell you are going to love this chili! It has so many of my favorite flavors all together in one yummy chili!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    November 1, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    What a fun story about your cowboy boys. 🙂 And what a delicious chili to serve ’em! This sounds like a wonderfully comforting meal for the chilly months ahead.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 3, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      Ha ha! Thanks Erin! They are so much fun to be around! Tuck this recipe away for cool evenings! It’s the BEST!

      Reply
  3. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    November 1, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    This is genius! My crew loves pulled pork, so I know this will be a hit!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 3, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      I my goodness, if you love pulled pork you are going to love this chili! It’s so comforting especially on cold nights!

      Reply
  4. Dee says

    November 1, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    I just made chili tonight, but next time, I’m making this. looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 3, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      I can’t wait for you to try it Dee! It’s has the most incredible flavors!

      Reply
  5. eat good 4 life says

    November 2, 2017 at 11:56 am

    So easy… I would love to serve something like this for dinner tonight. My love would nuts for it!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 3, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      Easy is the name of my game! That’s the only way to get dinner on the table night after night! And yes, I’m pretty sure he would go nuts for it!

      Reply
  6. Krista says

    November 2, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    YUM! I love a good chili! I need to try this one out for sure! I love that it involves PORK!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 3, 2017 at 8:16 pm

      This is seriously my new favorite chili! It’s so yummy!

      Reply
  7. Annie says

    March 13, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    Is the pulled pork you bought in the store flavored or plain? I was looking for recipes to use some leftover bbq pulled pork (already mixed with bbq sauce and frozen). Do you think that would work with this recipe? Sounds so delish!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 14, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Hi Annie! I used pulled pork wih sauce already on it because it adds incredible amounts of flavor! It’s a fantastic way to use up leftovers!

      Reply
  8. Annie says

    April 4, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    My slow cooker broke and I’m wondering if you’ve ever tried this in an instant pot? How long would this cook for under high pressure do you think? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      April 5, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Oh no! Slow Cookers are lifesavers! I’m sure you could make this in the pressure cooker and it would work perfectly, although I’ve never tried it. I’d probably cook it for about 20 minutes. It shouldn’t take long since the beans and meat are already cooked. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
      • Annie says

        April 6, 2019 at 10:45 am

        Thank you! Making this for lunch today. Will let you know how it turns out! Do you think I need to add any additional liquid since it’s a pressure cooker or should this be enough?

        Reply
        • Annie says

          April 7, 2019 at 9:14 am

          I made it and it turned out good except it was a lot more “soupy” than what you show in that picture. Did you drain the beans? Or what am I missing?

          Reply
          • Amy Engberson says

            April 11, 2019 at 10:42 am

            Hi Annie! Yes, I always drain beans unless it states otherwise in the recipe. That would have definitely added extra liquid to the chili. I’ll go back and edit the recipe to clear that up! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  9. Susan says

    November 19, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    Well, this was surprisingly good! I was looking for a way to use leftover pulled pork, and it really worked! Amy, you were right that pork with sauce adds nice flavor–a subtle sweetness to counter the tomato/spicy element. This was a fun twist on chili that I would definitely serve again! Thanks!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      November 20, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      I’m glad you were surprised in a good way! This chili is packed with flavor and I love that about it!

      Reply
  10. Gwendelyn Grizzle says

    February 10, 2020 at 3:43 am

    5 stars
    WOW!!!! We love your recipe. We have made it a lot. Twice entered chili cook-off at church with the pot coming home empty and a second place on the last one. We have even swapped the pork for beef with very yummy results. Thanks for posting this ❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      February 18, 2020 at 11:42 am

      Yay for you! That makes me so happy this chili was a hit at your church chili cookoff! The smoky flavors in this chili are different enough that it sets it apart from all the other chilis!

      Reply
  11. Sharon Keef says

    February 22, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    Hi Amy I sure hope it’s a hit with mine I’m using left of pork roast . Just wondering if by chance u could shoot me an email and let me know if there is a way of getting fresh milk from dairy farms I wanna start making my own cheese and idk how to get the real milk . My email is sharonkeef0522@gmail.com thanks in advance

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      April 28, 2020 at 9:24 am

      Using leftover pulled pork is the BEST! I love making life quicker and easier! We don’t sell raw milk from our farm. Where are you from?

      Reply
  12. Joanna says

    October 25, 2020 at 9:24 am

    Thanks for the recipe! I was wondering if you’ve tried adding the homemade pulled pork frozen or if you need to thaw it before putting it in with the rest of the ingredients? Thanks!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      October 30, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      I usually use pulled pork that’s leftover and in the fridge. You totally could add frozen pulled pork to this recipe though! It’s always nice to have prepared meat in the freezer for recipes just like this!

      Reply

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