Brunswick stew, a Southern delicacy with deep roots in Virginia, is a hearty and flavorful one-pot dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This versatile stew showcases a delectable medley of ingredients, including tender chicken, succulent pork, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered together in a rich and savory tomato-based broth. The complexity of flavors is further enhanced by the addition of aromatic spices, herbs, and a hint of sweetness. With its comforting warmth and satisfying taste, Brunswick stew is a culinary celebration of Southern heritage, perfect for gatherings or a cozy meal at home. In this article, we bring you a collection of Brunswick stew recipes that capture the essence of this classic dish, offering variations that cater to different preferences and dietary choices. From traditional recipes that stay true to the original flavors to modern interpretations that add a twist, there's a Brunswick stew recipe here for every palate to savor and enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BRUNSWICK STEW
Brunswick stew dates back to the 1860s, when it was served as a complete meal. We now use it as an accompaniment to barbecues. It is delicious picnic fare when served with country ribs, coleslaw or potato salad. When I make this stew, I double the recipe and freeze small portions so we can enjoy it at several meals. -Alyce Ray, Forest Park, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the pork chops, chicken and round steak in a large Dutch oven; cover with water. Cover and cook for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. , Strain stock into another large kettle; refrigerate overnight. Remove bones from meat; dice and place in a separate bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , The next day, skim fat from stock. Add the tomatoes, onion, tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic and pepper sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , Add the kernel corn, cream-style corn and reserved meat; heat through. Stir in bread crumbs; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TRADITIONAL BRUNSWICK STEW
Folks moving to this part of the country (Georgia) often fall in love with Brunswick Stew, usually a side dish at barbecue restaurants. This version is delicious but simple to make. People feud over whether the stew should have potatoes and lima beans in it, but this is a purist stew (except for the sneaky addition of potato flakes).
Provided by Red_Apple_Guy
Categories Stew
Time 1h
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook onion and garlic in oil until the onion is transparent. Add the meat and brown.
- Drain and add all other ingredients except potato flakes. Cook for 30 minutes over low heat, stirring often.
- Add potato flakes (more or less than the amount listed)to thicken to desired consistency. Add salt, pepper and tabasco to taste.
BRUNSWICK STEW FOR A CROWD
This recipe was developed when we bought a 14-quart potjie (cast iron pot with legs) for outdoor cooking. If you don't have a local barbecue joint to buy the barbecue, you can cook a small pork loin or country style pork ribs in your crockpot with a little water, barbecue it in your oven, then shred to use for this recipe. However, we have found it is easier and quicker to just buy it. We use Carolina Treet barbecue sauce to give it some kick. Serve with cornbread or saltines.
Provided by Zewbiedoo
Categories Stew
Time 3h
Yield 12 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Put a 14-quart cast iron pot on outdoor gas flame (be sure it is secure and won't tip over and that children are kept away).
- Put in about 1 gallon of water, whole chicken (discard giblets) and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
- Let boil 30 minutes or until the chicken is done.
- When the chicken is done, remove it from the pot, leaving the broth boiling, and set it aside to cool.
- Add all vegetables and barbecued pork to the chicken broth remaining in the pot.
- Debone and shred the chicken meat and add to the pot.
- Add enough V-8 juice to get the desired consistency.
- Add garlic and seasonings.
- Cook on high simmer/low boil for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep vegetables from settling to the bottom of the pot.
- Taste before serving and add additional seasoning if necessary.
EASY BRUNSWICK STEW
My family loves this on a cool crisp fall day. I adjust the heat level by adjusting the hot sauce used. As submitted, it's safe for the little taste buds. I serve this with honey cornbread. Enjoy!
Provided by Stacy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine cream-style corn, diced tomatoes, chicken, pork, sweet corn, ketchup, tomato sauce, water, bacon drippings, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper together in a Dutch oven or stockpot; simmer over low heat until heated through, 20 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1269.7 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
GET A HUSBAND BRUNSWICK STEW
The thickest, most wonderful Brunswick Stew you've ever had. Those of you who've never had Brunswick Stew will just die.... If you've had it before, you won't believe it. Old family recipe and the best stew around!!!
Provided by RAKESTRAW
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Brunswick Stew Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, and saute the onions and celery until soft. Mix in the pork and beef, and cook until evenly browned. Do not drain.
- Transfer the pork and beef mixture to a large stock pot over low heat. Stir in the shredded chicken, tomatoes and their liquid, ketchup, and barbeque sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Place the whole green pepper into the mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 hours, or until thickened.
- Stir the cream style corn into the stew mixture. Continue cooking 1 hour, or to desired consistency. Remove the green pepper; chop and return to the stew or discard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 836.1 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
BRUNSWICK STEW (THE ORIGINAL VERSION)
This is the original recipe for Brunswick Stew created in Brunswick, GA. It is an all day project to make this stew but very worth the time and effort.
Provided by Laura Yoder
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Place meat in large heavy pot. Season with salt and pepper. Add onions and cover with water. Simmer until meat falls from the bones (several hours). Allow meat to cool, shred then return to pot with stock. Add next 8 indredients to pot and simmer for one hour. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking to bottom of the pot. Be careful that you don't scorch the bottom. Add next 6 indredients. Cook slowly (simmer on low) until stew becomes thick.
- 2. This stew is great served with cornbread or barbeque and seafood.
HARMON'S BRUNSWICK STEW
This is the easiest recipe I have ever seen for Brunswick stew, and it is delicious.
Provided by charles harmon
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Brunswick Stew Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in melted butter until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir sauteed onion, cream-style corn, crushed tomatoes, white chicken chunks, pork in barbeque sauce, beef in barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and hot sauce together in a slow cooker crock.
- Cook on High until hot, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1527.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CHICKEN BRUNSWICK STEW
Everyone will warm up to this hearty stew after a long day of sledding, skiing or other fun activities in the frosty outdoors. Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to keep the preparation easy.-Patty Stremsterfer, Pleasant Plains, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 14 servings (about 5 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a stockpot, melt butter. Add onions; saute until tender. Stir in 5 cups broth, chicken, corn, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, celery, water, herbs and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes., Combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CHICKEN AND BEEF BRUNSWICK STEW
Festivals in North Carolina wouldn't be the same without this popular stew. A thick hearty blend of meats, vegetables and seasonings in a savory tomato-based broth, it's a special main dish for a crowd.-Judi Brinegar, Liberty, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h45m
Yield about 8 quarts (25-30 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, saute onions in butter until tender. Add chicken and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Remove chicken; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones. Discard bones and dice meat. Skim fat from broth; return chicken to broth. , Stir in the next 14 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Stir in potatoes; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
WORLD FAMOUS BRUNSWICK STEW RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-47266
Number Of Ingredients 36
Steps:
- First the sauce: In a 2 quart sauce pan, over low heat, melt ¼ cup of butter then add: 1¾ cups Catsup ¼ cup Guldens Mustard ¼ cup white vinegar Blend until smooth, then add: 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (more if you like a bit of heat) ½ oz. Liquid Smoke 1 oz. Worcestershire Sauce 1 oz. Crystal Hot Sauce or ½ oz. Tabasco (more if you like a little more bite) ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice Blend until smooth, then add: ¼ cup dark brown sugar Stir constantly, increase heat to simmer (DO NOT BOIL) for approx. 10 minutes. Makes approx. 3½ cups of sauce (set aside - to be added later). Then The Stew: In a 10 qt. pot, over low heat melt ¼ lb of butter then add: the onions and garlic in the butter for about 5 min. before adding potatoes and carrots. 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 cups diced onions 1 ½ to 2 cups slice or dice carrots 5 cups Medium diced potatoes 2 32 oz. cans of chicken broth Bring to a rolling boil, stirring until potatoes are near done, then add: 1 whole baked or roasted chicken (white and dark pulled from the bone.) 2 16 oz. Jack Daniels BBQ pulled pork 4 bay leafs 1 14½ oz. can early peas 2 28oz. cans crushed tomatoes - (chop tomatoes, if you use stewed Tomatoes add liquid to the stew pot) The prepared sauce 1 16 oz. can of baby lima beans ¼ cup Liquid Smoke 2 14½ oz. can corn Slow simmer for 2 hours Yields about 2 ½ gallons
JACK'S BRUNSWICK STEW
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 3h45m
Yield 16 (1 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the pork and chicken in a 1 1/2 gallon stock pot with enough water to cover. Cook at a medium simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender, skimming occasionally. Remove the meat to a bowl and reserve the stock. Meanwhile, in a separate large stockpot, do the same to the beef. Remove the beef and discard the broth.
- Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with water and simmer until tender.
- Remove and discard the bones and skin from all of the cooked meat, pull apart or cut into chunks and process in a food processor or meat grinder until ground. Put 2 pints of the reserved pork and chicken stock into a 1 1/2 gallon stock pot, reserve the rest for another use. Add the ground meats to the stock. Dissolve the black pepper and the cayenne pepper in 1 tablespoon water, and add to the stew.
- Add to the onion and tomato to the food processor, process well and add it to the meat mixture with the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Process in the food processor the cooked potatoes, then add to the stew, stirring until any lumps are removed. Stir in the salt. At this point, the stew should be soupy not watery. If the stew is too thick to stir easily with a flat spatula or pancake turner, thin it slightly with more reserved pork and chicken stock. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Puree and add the corn, then continue to cook the stew over very low heat for 1 hour, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the stock pot with a flat spatula or pancake turner to avoid scorching.
SLOW COOKER BRUNSWICK STEW
Easy stew to make in your slow cooker with leftover pulled pork.
Provided by EverFit Montana
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Brunswick Stew Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine chicken broth, pulled pork, mixed vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Cook until flavors are well combined, about 2 hours on High or 4 hours on Low; the longer the stew cooks, the better the ingredients blend together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1258.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
SLOW-COOKER SIMPLE BRUNSWICK STEW
Looking for a hearty slow-cooked dinner made using Progresso™ chicken broth? Then serve this hearty stew loaded with pork, beans and veggies.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, stir together all ingredients.
- Cover; cook on High heat setting 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg
QUICK, EASY, DELICIOUS, BRUNSWICK STEW
I originally saw the basic recipe in a Southern Living Magazine Cookbook and added my own ingredients to fine tune the flavors. It is really as close as you can get to the real thing. This is a hearty meal in itself or serve with cornbread and a salad and everyone will think you have been cooking for hours. You wont be disappointed.
Provided by HappyTune
Categories Stew
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil chicken in chicken stock, cool then shred.
- Bring all ingredients to a boil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
INSTANT POT® BRUNSWICK STEW
Brunswick stew is an Eastern NC favorite, made simple in the Instant Pot®!
Provided by Ross Iversen McLeod
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, potatoes, chicken broth, onion, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and red pepper flakes in the pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Lay chicken breasts on top; add seasoned salt, thyme, and black pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
- Remove chicken from pot and set on a plate to cool. Place corn, lima beans, and okra into the pot and stir to combine.
- Remove skin from chicken, shred the meat off the bones, and return to the pot. Add pork. Seal cooker; select low pressure and cook until vegetables are heated through, about 15 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 941.5 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
CHICKEN BRUNSWICK STEW
Cooked chicken is microwaved with tomatoes, onions, lima beans, corn and okra in this quick and easy stew perfect for leftovers.
Provided by sal
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine chicken, water, pepper and salt. Microwave on high 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, onions, limas, corn, okra and bay leaf. Microwave 7 minutes. Remove bay leaf and microwave 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 147.6 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 57.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 339.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
BRUNSWICK STEW FROM CASWELL COUNTY, NC
Courtesy of the Bethel Church of Christ Several churches do an excellent job with brunswick stew. If you are a brunswick stew lover like I am, then you probably won't be disappointed with this church recipe. It has a very nice red color that comes from the tomato products. Bethel Church has used it every year for more than 25 years. A quart sells for about $4 in 1997 dollars. A quart is two adult servings. Bethel Church's brunswick stew is the best I've had, and I've tried a lot of them. It is very similar to the brunswick stew served at Bullock's Bar-B-Cue.
Provided by RainbowButterfly
Categories Stew
Time 2h
Yield 5 gallons
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Use tight-fitting cookware to hold in the flavor as the ingredients are boiled separately. Cook everything in separate pots and put them together at the end.
- Start out by slowly boiling the meats until they are tender. Remove the bones and skins from the chickens. Re-use the broths to boil potatoes and butter beans. Then cook the onions and corn in reserved broth. Do not add any of the tomato products during the initial cooking process.
- When all of the ingredients are cooked, add them together in one big pot. Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix them well. Bring the pot to a boil and continue stirring with a wooden spoon or a boat oar to keep it from sticking to the pot and burning.
- An appetizing presentation is made to the general public with someone stirring a large cauldron mounted to a tripod over an open fire. Stir the stew for approximately one hour over the fire as it continues to get thicker with the water boiling off of it. This step is very important, the stew must be boiled down until it is quite thick.
- Serve stew with a mayonnaise based slaw and saltine crackers. It is best during the colder months of the year. Brunswick stew freezes well.
- Enjoy!
CHICKEN BRUNSWICK STEW (PAULA DEEN)
I'm a fan of Paula Deen of the Food Network--good food on the table quick. It looked on TV, but when I set out to make it myself, I wasn't sure of this list of ingredients, not being from the south myself. I had never heard of Brunswick Stew, but after trying it, I'll definitely be making it again.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Stew
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large pot and add enough water to cover.
- Bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down and simmer until chicken is falling-off-the-bone done (about 45 minutes).
- Drain chicken, reserving 2 cups of the stock.
- When chicken cools, remove the skin and bones and chop meat.
- In clean pot, mix remaining ingredients with chopped chicken and 1 cup of the reserved stock.
- If stew becomes to thick, add additional stock.
- Serve over steamed rice.
NORTH CAROLINA BRUNSWICK STEW
In NC, the fall air is often filled with the aroma of pork being barbecued over hot coals. This is one of the most popular fund raisers in the state. Cold Slaw is usually served with the barbecue along with hush puppies and baked beans. One of the largest such events in the state is in Charlotte, NC. In addition to the aforementioned menu items, this group serves Brunswick Stew with the meal. It is not unusual for this event to be attended by 7-10 thousand hungry patrons. There are hundreds of recipes for this delicious stew, with each cook insisting that hers is the original and best of all. The following recipe is the one that is used for the Mallard Creek barbecue, and this cook thinks that IT is the BEST! The taste is well worth the time for preparation. The stew is not "beautiful" but one forgets that quickly when it is tasted!
Provided by Gwanny Hill
Categories Meat
Time 2h45m
Yield 25-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put chicken, beef and pork in very large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to boiling point, reduce heat and simmer until meats are tender.
- Remove any bones and grind meat in food processor or on coarse blade of food chopper.
- Remove any foam from cooking liquid or strain through cheese cloth.
- Cook rice in strained liquid for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Add corn, tomatoes and butter and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Add ground meat and seasonings as desired and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
- Add water or canned chicken broth if mixture is too thick.
- Serve with cornbread.
- This is a very hearty stew and does not need additional menu items.
- The stew can be frozen--will yield about 20 pints for freezer.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BRUNSWICK STEW
This stew is sweet, tangy, and delicious. It is from my Husbands Grandma who lives in Fairfax, Virginia. Don't be scared off by the long list of ingredients, it is super easy to put together. It is very addictive. Great on a cold winter day!
Provided by Munchkin Mama
Categories Stew
Time 3h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chopped onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cut each chicken breast in half and place over onion.
- Add corn and remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken, shred with a fork, and return the meat back to the stew. Enjoy!
- A lot of times I will cook a whole chicken and assemble the stew as directed, using the already cooked meat. If you try this, reduce the heat to low and just let it simmer in the crock pot for a couple of hours.
Tips:
- When choosing your meat, opt for high-quality cuts that are well-marbled for maximum flavor.
- Sear the meat in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add color, texture, and flavor to your stew. Some popular choices include corn, lima beans, potatoes, and tomatoes.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and spices. Common ingredients used in Brunswick stew include black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the stew with cornbread, biscuits, or rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Brunswick stew is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich history and unique flavor profile, it's no wonder that this stew has become a Southern classic. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, I encourage you to give this recipe a try. With a little bit of effort, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your friends and family will love.
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