Winter weather, an ever-hungry boyfriend, and the Super Bowl:  three reasons I felt the timing was just right for another chili recipe!
 
This one is just as easy & just as Paleo as my good ol’ “All American Crockpot Chili”, but brings a little “I’m ready for summer time” flair with sweet pineapple cooked in to that savory base.
 
In fact, this one is Whole30 compliant as written in the recipe-  no need for changes!
 

 
I’ve been loving ground pork for something different, as it has a milder, sweeter flavor than our usual grass-fed ground beef.  Pork is also super inexpensive, which I certainly don’t mind!  
 
Paired with a rich tomato sauce, juicy pineapple, & the right spices mixed in, this sweet-savory dish has that perfect BBQ flavor without any sweeteners.
 
 
Give this one a try, and let your crock pot do the work.  Perfect with plantain chips for dipping or scooped over a baked potato, this is one to please a crowd!
 
Enjoy~
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BBQ Pineapple Pork Chili

Servings: 4
Calories: 447kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 white onion, chopped*
  • 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped*
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pineapple
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ginger puree
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried onion
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the avocado oil over medium-high in a large skillet.  Add the ground pork, and cook until no longer pink.
  • Toss the pork and all remaining ingredients into a slow cooker, and give it a good stir to combine.
  • Cook for 6-7 hours on "low" or 4-5 hours on "high".
  • Top with extra pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro (if you like) and serve hot!

Notes

  • I substituted a 14 oz bag of frozen “Fire Roasted Bell Peppers & Onions” from Trader Joe’s to save time and add some extra flavor.
  • You can use fresh pineapple, or frozen chopped pineapple.  Crushed pineapple would taste yummy too!

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1492mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Iron: 5mg
Filed   one dish meals, pork, slow cooker, Whole 30