Slow Cooker Pork Roast Chili

Slow Cooker Pork Roast Chili – Pork roast pinto bean chili cooked low and slow in a crockpot/slow cooker. This is the easiest, most delicious pork chili ever and it more than exceeded my expectations!

Ingredients you need to make Pork Roast Chili:

• Pork Roast – You can use either a boneless pork shoulder or pork butt. You need about a 2 pound roast.
• Pinto Beans – I used one 15 oz can of pinto beans.
• Tomato Sauce – You will need about one 15 oz can tomato sauce. This is equivalent to about 1 3/4 cups sauce.
• Onion – Yellow, white or sweet onion all work great in this recipe.
• Garlic Cloves – Fresh garlic cloves work best in this recipe. If you don’t have fresh garlic you can substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder.
• Chili Powder
• Paprika – I used regular paprika but you can also use smoked paprika.
• Cumin
• Oregano – I used dried oregano in this recipe, but you can also use fresh. If using fresh, double the amount.
• Salt – I almost always use sea salt in my recipes, but you can use any salt you have on hand.
• Pepper – Fresh cracked black pepper or ground black pepper.

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

• Slow Cooker / Crockpot – For cooking the chili in.
• Measuring Spoons – To properly measure all of your ingredients.
• Cutting Board + Chef Knife– To chop and prepare the veggies.

How to make Slow Cooker Pork Roast Chili:

Add all ingredients to your slow cooker except for the pork roast and give it a nice stir to fully combine. Add pork roast and cover with some of the sauce/bean mixture.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

When ready, pork will be very tender. Break up pork with a fork and mix to combine.

Serve chili with shredded cheese and sour cream.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use a different type of bean other than pinto beans?

• Yes – You can use black beans, white beans, kidney beans or chili beans. However, pinto beans work best in this chili.

Can I use pork chops instead of a pork roast?

• Yes, you can use boneless skinless pork chops in place of the pork butt or roast.

Can I use dry beans instead of canned?

• You can use cooked dry beans – use 3 cups in substitution of the two cans of pinto beans.

Here are some fun recipe ideas using this chili recipe:

• Chili Cheese Dogs – Top hot dogs with chili and grated cheese.
• Rice Bowl – Serve chili over steamed rice and top with cheese, sour cream, salsa and avocado.
• Party Dip – This would be an excellent dip to serve at a party or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. <try my delicious homemade tortilla chips!
• Chili and Cornbread – Serve a bowl of chili over warmed homemade cornbread.

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more of my favorite chili recipes:

• Vegetarian Lentil Chili – Healthy vegetarian chili packed with lentils, beans and veggies cooked low and slow in my crockpot! Serve with fresh avocado slices, cheese, sour cream and chips.
• Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chili – Hearty ground beef and bean chili cooked low and slow in a slow cooker/crockpot. Serve with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream!
• Slow Cooker Chili with Chicken and Sweet Potato – A warm and cozy chili full of delicious flavors like shredded chicken, sweet potato, beans, and warm spices. I love a recipe that is super simple but delivers big on flavor and this is definitely one of them.