Of course, it also makes a fantastic, easy recipe to make for lunch. And that’s what I did this past week. The recipe serves four, so you can feed four people for dinner… or you can have four lunches to warm up and enjoy during the work week.
The pork used for the recipe is from Smithfield’s line of already-marinated pork. I used the Slow Roasted Golden Rotisserie flavor for my recipe- it’s 100% fresh pork dry rubbed with seasoning. I love that it comes pre-marinated for built-in flavor, and I can feel good about feeding a good amount of protein for my family.
The recipe begins with a quick sauté of veggies and garlic, then the pork is added in. I usually like to roast a pork tenderloin for dinner, but in this recipe… the pork is cut into small pieces. It cooks very quickly this way. That’s a big bonus when you’re in a hurry to get a meal on a table.
A few more ingredients are added in, and the chili only needs a 20 minute simmer before it’s ready to serve.
The flavor of the chili is enhanced by already marinated pork, a little bit of beer and your favorite BBQ sauce (I prefer a sweet and smoky variety). This was my first time making chili with pork tenderloin, and it was a big success. The pork turned out so tender, and it was a nice change from just using ground meats.
Since this recipe can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, that makes it a perfect, easy weeknight dinner that is totally family friendly. Who doesn’t love chili?? For more delicious, seasonal recipes that are ready in a matter of minutes, try this recipe featuring Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork: Peppery Country Pork Stew. For more meal inspiration and recipe ideas, visit Smithfield.com/RFRF or Facebook.com/CookingwithSmithfield.
Here are a few more chili recipes you might enjoy:
The Best Turkey Chili You’ll Ever Taste by Eat Yourself Skinny Halftime Chili by RecipeGirl Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili by The Lemon Bowl Fiery Chicken Chili by RecipeGirl
Disclosure: This post has been written in partnership with Smithfield to share their line of marinated pork. This is a product that I know and use in my kitchen. All opinions shared are my own.
