Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 pound

pork shoulder

coarsely ground

1 tsp

salt

8 tbsp

chili powder

1 tsp

cayenne pepper flakes

0.5 tsp

mexican-style oregano

ground

3 tbsp

cumin

ground

12 unit

beer

3 cup

stewed tomatoes

canned

1 cup

tomato paste

2 unit

onions

coarsely chopped

1 cup

chicken broth

0.5 tsp

allspice

4 unit

garlic cloves

minced

Step 1
~11 min

Combine beer, chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, and tomato paste in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2
~11 min

Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Step 3
~11 min

Melt 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in a large cast iron pot.

Step 4
~11 min

Sauté ground pork shoulder and chopped onions with half of the minced garlic until the meat is browned.

Step 5
~11 min

Pour the tomato mixture into the pot with the meat and onion mixture; stir well.

Step 6
~11 min

Add the remaining minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of ground cumin, cayenne pepper flakes, salt, and Mexican-style ground oregano.

Step 7
~11 min

Bring the mixture to a medium boil for 5-8 minutes, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring frequently.

Step 8
~11 min

5 minutes before removing from heat, add the remaining ground cumin and stir well.

Step 9
~11 min

Adjust consistency as needed: add water (1/2 cup at a time) to thin or masa harina (1/4 cup at a time) to thicken.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoky flavor, add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day or two in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with cornbread or tortillas.

Top with your favorite chili toppings.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Southwestern cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Tailgating
Super Bowl parties
Chili cook-offs

Occasion Tags

game day
winter
family dinner
casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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