Mild weather can shift quickly, bringing colder air back into the forecast. This BBQ pork chili dish delivers bold flavor and lasting warmth, perfect for reheating after a long day's work or spring sports practice.
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Are you are enjoying our first taste of spring with this week's promise of a return to warmer temperatures? Don’t let this week's mild weather and sunshine fool you; a dramatic cooldown is on the horizon, with wind chills set to dive into the sub-teens next week. When that bone-chilling air arrives, you’ll be grateful for a meal that offers deep, lasting warmth. This BBQ Pork Chili recipe is the perfect solution - a robust and flavorful dish you can prepare ahead of time for an effortless dinner after a grueling day, or a quick, satisfying reheat for hungry families coming in from a cold spring sports practice.
Barbecue Chili
Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"Servings: 8-10 1 pork loin (2-3 pounds)
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 cups barbecue sauce, divided
1 cup water
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cans (27 ounces each) chili beans
1 package chili seasoning
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
sour cream, for serving
shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
corn chips, for serving
Place pork loin in slow cooker. Cover with diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 cup barbecue sauce and water; cook on low 4-6 hours. Cut up cooked meat and place in Dutch oven along with juices from slow cooker. Add remaining barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, chili beans, chili seasoning, barbecue seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and corn chips. Tip: Add can of beans if serving bigger crowd. Watch how to make this dish step-by-step in the video below. Looking for more dinner ideas? Visit Culinary.net or OurSentinel.com recipe section to find more family-friendly dinner inspiration and step-by-step recipe videos.
