Smoky Pork, Bacon And White Bean Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs pork loin roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes*
8 ounces bacon, thick-cut, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (5-6 slices)
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans or (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained
salt
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

Preparation

Cook bacon in a large saucepan or small stockpot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 - 10 min., then transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
Add onion to bacon fat and cook 2 min., stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high and add pork. Cook 6 - 8 min., stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in chili powder, paprika, tomatoes and their juices, and water. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 35 - 45 min., stirring occasionally, until pork is tender.
Stir in beans and 2/3 of the bacon. Cook 10 min until heated through, stirring occasionally. Salt to taste. Serve garnished with remaining bacon, sour cream and scallions.
*Can substitute pork shoulder.