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Smoky Pulled Pork Chili

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp Pantalones Tequila 
  • 3 (14.5 oz) cans of fire-roasted tomatoes, lightly blended
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded pulled pork
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper 
For serving
  • Mini corn breads
  • Chopped cilantro and sliced green onion

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, diced onion, chopped jalapeno, and garlic. Season with a pinch of Kosher salt and black pepper. 
  • Cook, stirring frequently until the onion is translucent, for about 10 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of Pantalones tequila and deglaze the bottom of the pot. 
  • Add the tomato paste and stir well to combine, let cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chili powder, chipotle powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute. Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot to create a pasty consistency.
  • Add the cans of fire-roasted tomatoes and stir until combined. 
  • Add the cooked, shredded pulled pork and the black beans. Gently stir until combined, then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with a mini cornbread, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onion. 
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