Best 5 Brunswick Stew For A Crowd Recipes

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Brunswick stew is a Southern dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is a hearty, flavorful stew that is made with a variety of meats, vegetables, and spices. The exact ingredients can vary depending on the region and the cook, but common ingredients include chicken, pork, beef, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and okra. Brunswick stew is typically served with cornbread or rice.

This article provides three different recipes for Brunswick stew. The first recipe is a classic version of the stew that is made with chicken, pork, and beef. The second recipe is a vegetarian version of the stew that is made with tofu and vegetables. The third recipe is a slow-cooker version of the stew that is perfect for busy weeknights.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and hearty Southern dish. So gather your friends and family and fire up the grill or stovetop. It's time to make Brunswick stew!

Let's cook with our recipes!

VIRGINIA BRUNSWICK STEW



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A pride and joy of Virginia culture, Brunswick Stew is a Southern classic that has been enjoyed for hundreds of years!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices (about 5 ⅓ oz) thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 onions, diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 lb.), peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 rotisserie chicken (about 3 lbs.), meat removed and chopped (about 4 cups)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, NOT drained
4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
2 cups fresh or frozen lima beans
2 cups fresh or frozen sliced okra (optional)
1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes. Add chicken broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in the tomato paste. Add chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, lima beans, okra (if using), brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The stew should be very thick. To thicken the stew, simmer uncovered. To thin, add more broth or water. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Ladle into bowls and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 259 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g

BRUNSWICK STEW



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Follow step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to make our delicious, and hearty, Brunswick Stew. We're combining Chicken, Pork BBQ, and some of our favorite vegetables, to make this stew from scratch. Brunswick Stew is a traditional side dish served in barbecue restaurants throughout the South, but it's great as a main course of its very own. Just add saltine crackers or bread.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Soups

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 whole Chicken
1 lb. Pork Barbecue, fully cooked.
1 lb. Baby Lima Beans
1 lb. Corn
4 medium Potatoes, diced
1 can Tomato Sauce - 8oz.
2 cans Tomato Paste - 4oz
½ stick Butter
¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup Texas Pete Hot Sauce
¼ cup Ketchup
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the fryer under cold running water.
  • Place fryer in large stock pot and cover with water about 6 inches over chicken.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and let chicken cook for one hour.
  • Remove cooked chicken from pot, set aside to cool.
  • Place the frozen baby lima beans and frozen corn in a colander. Rinse well.
  • Add the beans and corn to a large stock pot.
  • Wash, peel and cut up the potatoes, add to the beans and corn.
  • Add enough water to cover the vegetables by about 2 inches.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until vegetables are tender. About one hour.
  • While the vegetables cook, pull the chicken meat from the bones. Discard bones and skin.
  • Shred chicken into small pieces.
  • When vegetables are done, remove any excess liquid, leaving just enough to reach top of vegetables.
  • Add tomato sauce.
  • Add apple cider vinegar
  • Add brown sugar.
  • Add black pepper
  • Add salt.
  • Add butter.
  • Add Texas Pete Hot Sauce.
  • Add tomato paste.
  • Add Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Stir well.
  • Add chicken to the stew.
  • Add pork barbecue to stew.
  • Add Ketchup. Stir well.
  • Return to stove top and simmer on medium, stirring often, until warm, prior to serving.
  • Stock or liquid from vegetables may be added if needed to obtain desired consistency.
  • Serve warm and Enjoy!

BRUNSWICK STEW FOR A CROWD



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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

1 lb take-out barbecued pork
1 whole broiler-fryer chicken
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
1 (2 quart) can V8 vegetable juice
2 (15 ounce) cans lima beans (can use frozen)
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can white shoepeg corn
3 -4 carrots, peeled & diced
3 -4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced (yukon gold works well)
1 -2 medium onion, peeled & diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
1 tablespoon salt, to taste
1 tablespoon black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
2 -3 bay leaves
water
1 cup carolina treet barbecue sauce (to taste)

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.

BRUNSWICK STEW



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This recipe has been in my family for many years, ever since we moved to Georgia over 30 years ago. It consists of chicken and salt pork with potatoes, beans and other vegetables. It's both hearty and delicious.

Provided by RENE1959

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Brunswick Stew Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces diced salt pork
2 pounds chicken parts
8 cups water
3 potatoes, cubed
3 onions, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
2 cups canned whole kernel corn
1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, combine the salt pork, chicken and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken and allow to cool until easy to handle. Remove meat and discard the skin and bones. Chop meat into bite size pieces and return to the soup.
  • Add the potatoes, onions, tomatoes, corn, lima beans, Worcestershire sauce, salt and ground black pepper. Stir well and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 495.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

EASY BRUNSWICK STEW



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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

3 (15 ounce) cans cream-style corn
3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
33 ounces cooked diced chicken breast
18 ounces shredded cooked pork
1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1 ½ cups ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
⅓ cup bacon drippings
⅓ cup hickory smoke-flavored barbeque sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco® Green Jalapeno Sauce)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or turkey instead of raw poultry.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or stockpot.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot; otherwise, the vegetables won't cook evenly.
  • If the stew is too thick, add a little more water or broth.
  • If the stew is too thin, simmer it for a longer period of time or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Season the stew to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Serve the stew hot with cornbread, biscuits, or rice.

Conclusion:

Brunswick stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. Whether you like it mild or spicy, with chicken or turkey, or with a variety of vegetables, there is a Brunswick stew recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting meal, give Brunswick stew a try.

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