MARY AND CHARLIE CHARLES' HOPKINS COUNTY STEW

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 10 plus gallons

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 large frying chickens
2 gallons cream-style canned corn
3 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes
2 (46-ounce) cans vegetable juice (recommended: V-8 brand)
2 (46-ounce) cans tomato juice
20 pounds Irish potatoes, diced
8 pounds onions, diced
1 (2-ounce) bottle chili powder (recommended: Mexene brand)
1 small bottle seasoning salt (recommended: Morton brand)
1 cup sugar
Salt and pepper
Butter

Steps:

  • Cook chicken until tender in a 10-gallon (or larger) cast iron pot outdoors, over a hardwood fire. Use just enough water to cover the chicken as it simmers. When chicken is tender, remove it from pot and reserve broth. There should be about 4 gallons left after chicken is finished cooking. Bone, skin and dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place diced chicken, cream-style corn, tomatoes, vegetable juice, tomato juice, potatoes, onions, chili powder, and seasoning salt into the pot of reserved broth and heat over open fire stirring frequently to prevent scorching until potatoes are tender. Add sugar, then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Continue to simmer stew over fire pit until serving time.
  • Transfer to individual bowls and melt a small amount of butter into stew just before serving. Serve with crackers or cornbread, cheddar cheese and dill pickles.

Sawyer Harrington
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I'm a big fan of stews, and this one is one of my favorites.


Chris peoples Chris peoples
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This stew is a great way to use up leftovers. I added some leftover chicken, and it was delicious.


bean The red fox
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I love that this stew can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Robert Lasch
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This stew is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.


Among Florence
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I made this stew for a potluck, and it was a big hit.


Cody Tyer
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I'm always looking for new stew recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Cedric Mukasa
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I used a slow cooker to make this stew, and it turned out perfectly.


Fatma Huka
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Roselyn Nxumalo
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I'm new to cooking, and this recipe was easy to follow. The stew turned out great!


power washing
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I served the stew over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.


Gwen Daniel
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I added some chopped bacon to the stew, and it gave it a delicious smoky flavor.


Asfaque Alam
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I omitted the cornbread dumplings. The stew was still delicious.


Hafiz Rafi
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up.


igf kid
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the beef with tofu. It was still delicious!


Madison Mcqueary
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some carrots, celery, and potatoes, and it turned out great.


E Sssse
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew turned out bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Sophia Udoka
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This is the best stew I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Comfort CmT
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I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


950 Muradali
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This stew is a true comfort food! It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I especially love the addition of cornbread dumplings. They're the perfect way to soak up all the delicious broth.