Ultimate Slow Cooker Sweet Pork Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of finely ground pork
• 2 ripe vine tomatoes, finely diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 can of pineapple chunks (20 ounces), well-drained
• 1 can of black beans (15.5 ounces), thoroughly drained
• 1 can of whole kernel corn (11 ounces), completely drained
• 1 can of tomato paste (12 ounces)
• ¾ cup of finely chopped green onions
• 1 cup of chopped baby corn
• 1 ¼ cups of hard apple cider
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 tablespoon of Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of molasses
• ¼ teaspoon of ground ancho chile pepper
• ¼ teaspoon of dried sage
• ¾ teaspoon of curry powder
• A hint of ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon of white vinegar

Step 1

Begin by browning ground pork in a skillet over medium heat until it turns a rich, golden brown hue. Remember to drain excess grease for a leaner finish.

Step 2

Next, gather the cooked pork and a medley of fresh ingredients like juicy tomatoes, vibrant bell peppers, sweet pineapple chunks, hearty beans, and tender baby corn. Add in flavorful accents such as kernel corn, tangy tomato paste, aromatic onions, and zesty garlic for a wholesome mix.

Step 3

In a large slow cooker, combine the pork mixture with apple cider, rich brown sugar, a sprinkle of salt, a dash of paprika, a pinch of pepper, and a drizzle of molasses for depth. Enhance the flavors with ancho chile pepper, fragrant sage, warm curry powder, a hint of cinnamon, a touch of honey, and a splash of vinegar.

Step 4

Set the slow cooker to High and let the enticing blend simmer and meld together for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify. Enjoy the tantalizing aroma that will fill your kitchen as this delectable dish slowly cooks to perfection.