Kansas City Style Pulled Pork Chili

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

boneless pork shoulder or pork butt (trimmed of fat & cut into 2" chunks)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,

2 tbsp

olive oil

3 tbsp

light brown sugar

2 tsp

granulated garlic

teaspoon. ground cumin

3 cloves

garlic, finely chopped

jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

large onion, diced

small can (6 oz) tomato paste

3 tbsp

chili powder

1/2 tsp

chili flakes (optional)

bottle pale ale-style beer

3 cups

chicken stock

1 28 ounce can

diced tomatoes

2 15.5 ounce cans

dark red kidney beans, drained

2 tbsp

hot sauce (I use Crystal's Louisiana Hot Sauce, optional)

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

Sliced scallions, for garnish

1/2 cup

cheddar cheese for garnish

Bacon, for garnish