
This chili tastes complex yet contains so few things. Props to low-and-slow cooking. The pork and beans have lots of time to soak up all the cumin and salsa have to offer.
In a slow cooker, combine the beans, stock, salsa, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the pork. Cover and cook until the beans and pork are tender, 7 to 8 hours on Low or 4 to 5 hours on High.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred the meat with 2 forks. Using a slotted spoon, transfer 1 cup of the beans to a bowl. Mash the beans with a fork until smooth; stir into the chili. Return the pork to the chili and stir gently to combine. Top with the cilantro (if using).
Serving size: about 1⅓ cups