Ingredients
30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
15 ml (1 tablespoon) cocoa
30 ml (2 tablespoons) chili powder
15 ml (1 tablespoon) ground cumin
250 ml (1 cup) vegetable or beef bouillon
500 g (1 lb) pork shoulder, cut into large pieces
1 540-ml can (19 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 540-ml can(19 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 540-ml can (19 oz) diced tomatoes
100 g (half a container) Fresh Organic Cranberries
60 ml (1/4 cup) demerara sugar (or brown sugar)
Salt and pepper
Toppings (optional)
Fresh coriander
Grated cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Lime wedges
Corn chips
Cooking time 8 hours on low // 6 hours on warm Portions 6 to 8 servings (can be frozen)
At first glance, a chili recipe with fresh cranberries may seem a bit unusual, but fear not – you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the depth of flavour the cranberries add to the dish. They burst in your mouth, and the tangy taste is perfectly balanced by the cocoa and demerara sugar in the recipe.
Demerara is an unrefined brown sugar with large, crunchy crystals. The taste is rich and faintly spicy, a little like cappuccino – a great complement for the flavours in this delicious chili.
Ingredients
30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
15 ml (1 tablespoon) cocoa
30 ml (2 tablespoons) chili powder
15 ml (1 tablespoon) ground cumin
250 ml (1 cup) vegetable or beef bouillon
500 g (1 lb) pork shoulder, cut into large pieces
1 540-ml can (19 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 540-ml can(19 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 540-ml can (19 oz) diced tomatoes
100 g (half a container) Fresh Organic Cranberries
60 ml (1/4 cup) demerara sugar (or brown sugar)
Salt and pepper
Toppings (optional)
Fresh coriander
Grated cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Lime wedges
Corn chips
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Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic, pepper, cocoa and spices and sauté for 2 minutes. Deglaze pan with bouillon. Bring to a boil and place mixture in the slow cooker. Add pork, beans, tomatoes, sugar and cranberries and mix well.
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Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Adjust seasoning if needed. At serving time, shred pork in the chili. Serve with sour cream, fresh coriander, cheese, lime wedges and corn chips.
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Organic Fresh Whole Cranberries
Available from late September to late December, fresh whole cranberries are not strictly limited to being used in sauces or alongside poultry. You can also try them in a smoothie, or dip them in chocolate.
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