Smoked Pulled Pork Chili

Pulled Pork Chili offers a rich blend of smoky flavors, hearty beans, and tender pork. Leftover smoked pulled pork is the star of this show, and adds a delicious flavors not found in traditional chili recipes. By incorporating a unique mix of spices, vegetables, and a hint of beer, this chili recipe creates a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized with various garnishes and mix-ins, and your whole family will love it!

Smoked Pulled Pork Chili

The heartiness of smoked pulled pork combined with the robust flavors of cumin, garlic, and onion powder makes Pulled Pork Chili a must-try dish. The addition of beer, preferably a blonde ale, adds a kick, while masa helps to thicken things up a bit. This recipe not only offers a fulfilling meal but also serves as a great way to utilize leftover smoked pulled pork. Whether you’re looking for a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a filling dish for your next gathering, this chili promises to deliver satisfaction.

In the recipe, we do the seasoning from scratch. If you want to hit the easy button, I really like the Carroll Shelby’s White Chicken Chili kit!

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Pulled Pork Chili Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Smoked Pulled Pork – We always make a lot of pulled pork when we fire up the smoker, so there’s always leftovers. This is a great recipe to use those up! If you don’t have leftover pulled pork, you can use store-bought prepared pulled pork and it’ll still be awesome!
• Beer – I prefer the flavor from a Blonde Ale here, but if you have a favorite, I won’t tell if you add a can of Busch Light to the batch. Cheers!
• Masa Flour – Important for flavor and texture!
• Cumin – Adds incredible flavor to the chili.
• Garlic Powder – If you can find a toasted garlic powder, that’s ideal, but whatever you have in your cupboard will work.
• Onion Powder – Do you guys put onion powder on just about everything? We do. I love the flavor it adds and I can sneak it past some of my onion-hating kids, too.
• Oregano – Use fresh if you have it available, but dried will work too in a pinch!
• Jalapeño – Leave in some of the membrane and seeds for extra spice.
• Green Bell Pepper – Yellow or orange also works in this recipe if it is what you have on hand.
• Yellow Onion – Or white. Or sweet. This part is pretty flexible! If you have onion-haters, make sure to chop them up really fine.
• Rotel – Use your favorite flavor. I usually grab one of the “medium” heat levels with jalapeño added.
• Navy Beans – Cannellini beans, AKA White Beans, also work well in this. You can use a combination of the two also, if that’s what you’re into.
• Mexican Blend Cheese – Cheddar jack, colby jack, or just shredded cheddar also work. Or use cotija for a fun twist!
• Sour Cream – Not optional when it comes to chili. It adds a smooth, creamy finish that you can’t duplicate!
• Cilantro – We add this at the end for garnish (and flavor). If you have cilantro-hating people eating with you, it is easy to leave off.
• Tortilla Chips – Crushed tortilla chips add great crunch. Serve them alongside the chili. Fritos also work well!

Want to skip all the measuring and different seasonings here? Grab a jar of our Spicy Pork Rub instead. It works GREAT in chili!

Make our Over the Top Chili recipe, too!

How To Make Pulled Pork Chili

Wondering what you’re getting yourself into when you make this dish? Here’s a quick overview of the process! Make sure you follow the instructions at the recipe card at the bottom of the post while you’re cooking.

1. Combine – In a large pan, combine the pulled pork, water, beer, masa, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
2. Mix In – Add the diced jalapeno, green bell pepper, yellow onion, and Rotel to the pan. Continue simmering until the vegetables are soft.
3. Taste – Taste the chili and season with salt as needed.
4. Cook – Stir in the white beans and let the chili cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Enjoy – Remove from heat and serve with your choice of garnishes such as shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips.

Our Venison Chili is delicious!

Pulled Pork Chili FAQ

More Great Chili Recipes To Try!

• Smoked Cincinnati Chili Recipe
• Smoked Over The Top No-Bean Chili Recipe
• Traeger Brisket Chili
• Easy Steak Chili
• Smoked Chicken Chile Verde
• Traeger Smoked Chile Verde
• Mexican Beef Stew

Reader Reviews!

Won a chili cook off with this recipe last night! Delicious

– Lauren O’Cull – from Pinterest