Game Day Chili

Need a delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for a crowd? Our hearty and tasty Game Day Chili recipe made with pork, DOLE^® Pineapple Tidbits, and kidney beans is a true crowd-favorite and will leave your guests wanting seconds (or even thirds)! Requiring only 15 minutes of prep-time, this slow cooker recipe can be easily made ahead of any party or gathering.

Prep time 15 mins

Total time 4 hrs

Servings 10

Calories per serving 430

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Categories Fall Favorites, Winter Favorites, High Protein, Canned Fruit, Canned pineapple, Appetizers, Brunch, Lunch, Sides, Snacks, Pork,

Ingredients

1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1-1/2 tsp salt
3 lb boneless, skinless lean pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 can (20 oz.) DOLE^® Pineapple Tidbits, drained, juice reserved
2-3 tbsp hot sauce
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained
2 g garlic cloves, finely chopped
1-1/2 cup onion, diced

Method

Stir together cumin, chili powder and salt in a large bowl. Add pork to spices and toss to coat.
Heat oil in large skillet. Add pork, in batches, brown meat on all sides; set aside.
Stir together reserved pineapple juice, hot sauce, cocoa powder, sugar, tomatoes, beans, garlic and onion in slow cooker. Stir in browned pork, cover.
Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or HIGH 3 to 4 hours or until pork is tender. Add pineapple tidbits during last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve chili with green onions, sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.