Pumpkin-Pulled Pork Chili
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Recipe Summary Pumpkin-Pulled Pork Chili
A different twist on chili with pureed pumpkin in place of tomato.
Ingredients | Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes Soup2 pounds boneless pork loin1 onion, finely chopped1 (12 fluid ounce) can dark ale1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin6 cups water2 pounds pumpkin, cut into chunks1 tablespoon chicken-flavored bouillon powder1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno pepper1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder1 cup corn¾ cup cooked Great Northern beans2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, or to tasteground black pepper to tasteDirectionsPlace pork loin and onion in a small pot. Pour dark ale over pork and coat with tomato sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.Transfer pork mixture to a slow cooker. Cook on Low until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 8 hours.Transfer pork from the slow cooker to a cutting board, reserving cooking liquid. Shred the pork using 1 fork to hold the pork and another to shred the meat.Place chili powder and cumin in a large pot over medium heat; toast until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add water, pumpkin, chicken bouillon, jalapeno pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer and cook until pumpkin softens, about 20 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until sauce is smooth.Stir corn, beans, cilantro, and black pepper into the sauce. Add shredded pork and reserved cooking liquid; mix to combine. Cook until flavors are blended and chili reaches desired thickness, about 30 minutes.Substitute two 15-ounces canned pumpkin for the fresh pumpkin if desired. Substitute one 15-ounce can Great Northern beans for the dry beans if desired.Substitute 3 chicken bouillon cubes for the powder if preferred.Substitute dried cilantro for the fresh cilantro if preferred.Info | Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes Soupprep:
30 mins
cook:
8 hrs 51 mins
additional:
8 hrs
total:
17 hrs 21 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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