Crockpot Gourmet Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Chili
1 large onion, chopped small
3 fresh garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (15 ounce) cans low fat chili with meat and beans
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup frozen super sweet corn
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Toppings
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup green olives, sliced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
2 small avocados, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sweet grape tomatoes, diced
3 green onions, sliced thin
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
1 fresh habanero pepper, sliced with gloves
2 cups natural sour cream, such as daisy brand
hot sauce such as Tabasco sauce, served in bottle
1 lb oyster crackers, such as trader joe's

Preparation

Heat oil in cast iron skillet or your favorite sautee pan. Sautee onion and garlic until translucent and garlic is fragrant. Do not brown the garlic as it will become bitter.
Place pork tenderloin and all remaining ingredients in 5 quart crockpot.
Add sauteed onion and garlic, stir gently.
Set crockpot on low heat and let cook for 8-10 hours, until pork tenderloin is soft.
Put toppings in individual dishes or in a lazy suzan. Serve chili in bowls and allow guests to choose their toppings. This makes a great fun community meal!