Sweet Pork Slow Cooker Chili

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Sweet Pork Slow Cooker Chili to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Sweet Pork Slow Cooker Chili, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 pounds ground pork
• 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
• small
• 1 yellow bell peppers, diced
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple
• chunks, drained
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans,
• drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel
• corn, drained
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup chopped baby corn
• 1 1/4 cups hard apple cider
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet
• paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile
• pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
• 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Cook the ground pork in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned; drain

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Combine the cooked pork, tomato, bell pepper, pineapple, beans, kernel corn, tomato paste, onion, baby corn, cider, garlic, brown sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, molasses, ancho chile pepper, sage, curry powder, cinnamon, honey, and vinegar in a large slow cooker; stir

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Set slow cooker to High

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cook at least 4 hours.