**Discover the Culinary Symphony of Bouja Burgoo: A Harmonious Fusion of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey into the heart of the American Midwest, where flavors dance and mingle in perfect harmony to create the legendary Bouja Burgoo. This iconic stew is a symphony of textures and tastes, combining the finest regional ingredients into a hearty and soul-satisfying dish. From the tender morsels of beef and pork to the medley of vegetables and spices, Bouja Burgoo is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of the region. But it's not just one recipe – it's a collection of variations, each with its unique twist on this classic. Whether you prefer a classic beef-based burgoo, a hearty pork-centric version, or a vegetarian rendition bursting with fresh produce, this article presents a diverse selection of recipes that cater to every taste and preference. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your cooking stove, and prepare to experience the culinary magic of Bouja Burgoo, a dish that truly embodies the spirit of the Midwest.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Midwest Bouja Burgoo:** This recipe stays true to the traditional roots of Bouja Burgoo, featuring a savory blend of beef, pork, chicken, and vegetables simmered in a rich broth.
2. **Pork Bouja Burgoo:** For those who prefer the bold flavors of pork, this variation showcases succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked in a medley of spices and earthy vegetables.
3. **Vegetarian Bouja Burgoo:** This meatless version is a celebration of fresh produce, combining an array of colorful vegetables in a hearty and flavorful broth.
4. **Kentucky Bouja Burgoo:** This recipe pays homage to the state known for its culinary traditions. It features a combination of beef, pork, and lamb, cooked with a secret blend of spices and herbs.
5. **Ohio Bouja Burgoo:** This interpretation adds a touch of sweetness with the addition of dried fruit and molasses, creating a complex and harmonious flavor profile.
6. **Bouja Burgoo with Beer:** Elevate your burgoo with the addition of your favorite beer. The hops and malts impart a unique depth of flavor to the stew.
7. **Bouja Burgoo with Dumplings:** Take your burgoo to the next level with the addition of fluffy dumplings, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
BURGOO
This Kentucky-based stew is thick and hearty with various proteins and vegetables that simmer for a long time until tender and rich in flavor. Burgoo has stood the test of time because it not only uses pantry staples and inexpensive ingredients, including game meats and starchy veggies, but also serves a large group of people. Our version simmers beef chuck, chicken thighs and pork sausage until fork-tender and juicy. There's also a generous portion of corn, potatoes and beans, as well as Worcestershire sauce to add umami and depth to the stew. We love this burgoo even more the next day once the flavors have had time to meld.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large stockpot (8-quart) over medium-high heat. Season the chicken and beef with a few pinches of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Add the chicken to the hot oil skin-side down and cook until the skin is golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to cook until golden, about 2 minutes more. Carefully remove to a plate. Working in batches, cook the beef in a single layer spaced about an inch apart, turning a few times, until browned on at least three sides, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. As the beef finishes browning, transfer to a large plate.
- Add the sausage to the pot and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon into small bite-size pieces, until cooked through and browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the vegetables are crisp tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and bay leaves, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Return the chicken and beef to the pot, along with any juices that may have accumulated on the plates. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper, then give everything a good stir. Bring to a boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the chicken and beef are very tender, about 2 hours.
- Keep the burgoo over low heat. Remove the chicken from the pot and let cool slightly; remove and discard the skin and bones, then shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Skim the fat from the surface of the stew, discarding all but 1 tablespoon. Stir the 1 tablespoon of skimmed fat with the flour in a small bowl until a thick paste forms, then stir the paste into the stew. Add the potatoes, butter beans, corn and Worcestershire sauce. Increase the heat to medium-low, then continue to simmer uncovered until the potatoes are cooked through and the stew has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and stir in the vinegar, if using. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
BURGOO
Burgoo is a savory stew made from a varying array of ingredients, often cooked in enormous iron kettles outdoors over an open flame. Cooking can take as long as 30 hours and flavor improves as it ages. The current self-proclaimed center of the burgoo universe is Owensboro, Kentucky. It is believed that the word "burgoo" originated during the 17th century on the high seas. Sailors subsisted on an oatmeal-like porridge made from the Middle-Eastern grain, bulgur (or bulghur) wheat. The term first appears in the 1650 book "Adventures by Sea" by Edward Coxere.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Meat
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In 10-quart Dutch oven or stock pot combine chicken, beef cross cuts, water, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook til meat is tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove chicken and beef from broth, reserving broth. Remove chicken and beef from bones; discard skin and bones.
- Cube beef and chicken; set aside.
- Cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon, set aside.
- To reserved broth in Dutch oven, add cubed beef, undrained tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, green pepper, sugar, red pepper, cloves, garlic,and bay leaf.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring often. Remove cloves and bay leaf.
- With knife, make cuts down center of each row of corn kernels and scrape off of cobs.
- Add corn, cubed chicken, undrained beans, and okra to Dutch oven; simmer 20 minutes.
- Blend flour and reserved bacon drippings; stir into stew.
- Cook until stew thickens. Salt to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with baking powder biscuits for a great meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 583.8, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 27.3
TRADITIONAL KENTUCKY BURGOO
This is my version of a traditional Kentucky stew recipe my brother brought back after going to school in Louisville. A favorite on Derby Day or any day!
Provided by TonyEditor
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in an 8-quart pot over medium heat; brown pork and beef cubes in the hot oil, working in batches if necessary.
- Stir in chicken broth, chicken pieces, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer stew for 1 hour.
- Stir in stewed tomatoes, barbeque sauce, green beans, okra, corn, onion, green bell pepper, celery, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
- Bring stew back to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 more hour.
- Discard bay leaves before serving stew in bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 83.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 635.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
RIEDER'S BOUJA
Central Minnesota has welcomed people from many cultures and has been blessed by their food traditions. Here is a recipe for Bouja that came to us from Poland and has now become one of my home town's most enduring traditions, as well as a great fund raiser for local churches.
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h
Yield 10 gallons, 100 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil chicken and beef in a heavy kettle until tender.
- Use enough water to cover.
- Remove meat and cut into small bite-sized chunks.
- Discard fat and skin.
- To broth, add celery, cabbage, onions and boil until almost tender.
- Add remaining vegetables according to taste and desired thickness.
- After vegetables have cooked a short time together add meat and simmer until meat breaks apart.
- Stir occasionally with a wooden paddle.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Put (VERY IMPORTANT) dry pickling spice in a strong cloth bag and tie firmly with string so it won't come apart.
- Drop the bag into simmering bouja plunging it in and out after a short time, tasting as you go until it tastes right.
BURGOO
Burgoo is the celebrated stew which helped to make Kentucky famous. It is served on Derby Day, at political rallies, horse sales, picnics, and other outdoor events. Its history dates back to before the Civil War. When available Burgoo includes squirrel, rabbit or other game meat. This is a good party dish. Serve mint juleps first, and hard cider with the Burgoo. Old fashioned wilted lettuce, cracklin' bread, watermelon pickle, and a dessert of Southern pecan pie will make your guests feel as if it really were Derby Day.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Stew
Time 3h30m
Yield 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine meat, chicken, and water in a very large kettle. Season with salt and bay leaf. Simmer until the meat is tender and falls from the bones. Lift it out, cool, and cut all meat from bones. Cut meat into bite size pieces. Skim off the fat or chill the stock and remove all hardened fat. Return meat and chicken pieces to the stock.
- Peel potatoes and onions, scrape the carrots, and dice the vegetables. Add to stew along with sliced celery, green pepper slivers, tomato puree, tomatoes, hot peppers, corn, okra, lima beans, and cabbage.
- Simmer slowly until stew is thick and vegetables are done, 2 to 3 hours. Burgoo should be thick but still soupy. Season with Worcestershire, A.1. Sauce, cayenne, and additional salt, if needed. Just before serving, sprinkle stew with parsley. Serve in soup plates or bowls. Makes about 25 servings.
- Soups and Stews The World Over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 95.6, Sodium 1050.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 24.3
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats. This will give your burgoo a more complex flavor. Some good options include pork, beef, chicken, and lamb.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Burgoo is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to add whatever you have on hand. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn.
- Use a flavorful broth. The broth is what will really make your burgoo shine, so be sure to use a good quality one. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth, depending on what kind of meat you are using.
- Simmer your burgoo for a long time. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
- Serve your burgoo with a side of cornbread or biscuits. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Burgoo is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. If you are looking for a delicious and easy soup to make, burgoo is a great option.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love