Planning to charm a big group with your cooking skills? Look no further than the Brunswick stew, a delightful dish that balances the flavors of tender meats, vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce. With its origins tracing back to the frontier settlements of the United States, this stew has evolved into a crowd-pleasing delicacy. Whether you're hosting a backyard party, a family reunion, or a potluck dinner, this versatile dish is sure to leave your guests craving more. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of creating the perfect Brunswick stew for a crowd!
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EASY BRUNSWICK STEW
Steps:
- Heat oil and sauté onion in a dutch oven until soft.
- Add in garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- Dump in the chicken or turkey, shredded pork, butterbeans/lima beans, sweet corn kernels, broth, diced tomatoes, ketchup, BBQ sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer for 35 - 40 minutes, slightly uncovered.
- Adjust seasonings as needed and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 774 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
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
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
BRUNSWICK STEW
Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, over very low heat, cook chicken and pork over very low heat in seasoned water (salt, Worcestershire sauce, wine vinegar, rice vinegar and 1 quart water), covered, overnight. Next day pick meat from bone and pulse in food processor to small pieces. Then add back to the stock. To food processor pulse into small pieces tomatoes, red pepper, onions, corn, lima beans, okra and black eyed peas, and add them along with garlic cloves and bouillon cubes to stock. Then add hot pepper sauce, mustard, ketchup, steak sauce, lemon juice. Cook slowly on top of the stove, covered, stirring every 30 minutes or so for 8 hours. Stir in the extra hot pepper sauce. Then refrigerate for 24 hours and re-heat before serving.
BRUNSWICK STEW
Rich and meaty Brunswick stew is a true Southern classic. This streamlined rendition of my mom's perfect version makes a huge amount of food-but to my thinking, that's the point of stew. It tastes even better the next day, so it's a great make-ahead meal if you are planning to have weekend visitors or feed a big crowd. You can also pop some in the freezer for a quick-fix weeknight supper another time.
Yield makes 5 1/2 to 6 quarts/ serves 16 to 20
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken and remove any excess fat. Place the chicken and 2 of the bay leaves in a large soup or stockpot and cover with the cold water. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and bring to a low boil. Add the vegetable trimmings as you prep the vegetables. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming the top of the broth as needed, until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with the tip of a small knife.
- Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Strain the broth into a large bowl, discarding the bay leaves and vegetable trimmings. Skim and discard the fat from the top of the broth with a large spoon.
- When the chicken has cooled enough to handle, pull the meat from the bones, discarding the skin and bones.
- Place the olive oil and butter in the same pot and heat over medium heat until the butter is sizzling hot (see Know-how, page 100). Season the stew meat and pork butt with salt and black pepper to taste, add to the pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown all over, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
- Place the onions in the same pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until soft and light brown. Add the celery and carrots and cook and stir for 5 minutes more. Add the reserved broth, the remaining bay leaves, the beef, pork, tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- Add the chicken and potatoes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes longer, until the stew meat is very tender. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Add the corn and butter beans and continue to cook for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the beans are tender. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve hot with hot sauce on the side to give it a kick.
- Celebrate Labor Day or the Fourth of July in high Southern style by serving Brunswick Stew with Crispy Crusty Jalapeño Cornbread Sticks (page 58) or Squash Puppies (page 65) and Watermelon-Tomato Salad with Shaved Feta and Handfuls of Mint (page 270). Don't forget the Mint Juleps (page 27) and Meyer Lemonade (page 27)!
- With Brunswick, Georgia, and Brunswick County, Virginia, laying competing claims, the exact origins of Brunswick stew remain a mystery, but it hardly matters-either way, the stew is a staple of Southern cuisine. It can be found year-round in restaurants-barbecue joints, mainly-but it's traditionally served on Labor Day, the start of hunting season, as a way to clean last year's meat out of the freezer. Consequently, this vegetable-based stew is made using every kind of meat you could possibly think of-and some you might not want to think of-including chicken, pork, beef, rabbit, and squirrel.
BEEF STEW FOR A CROWD
Beef stew always seems to be popular at a large gathering. Everyone likes this hearty combination of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in a savory tomato-to-beef broth.-Jackie Holland, Gillette, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Yield 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a soup kettle, brown beef in oil; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, bouillon, salt if desired and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender., Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onions. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. , Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BRUNSWICK STEW (CHICKEN/PORK/BEEF)
When growing up in Georgia, I felt BBQ wasn't BBQ with out some Brunswick Stew. This is a great recipe. Warning: it makes a lot. But, it freezes well, so not to worry.
Provided by Pokey in San Antonio
Categories Pork
Time 4h20m
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine three meats in large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
- Remove meat and reserve broth. When cool, shred or chop meat.
- Add potatoes and onions to broth and cook over medium heat until tender.
- Add meat and remaining ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring often.
- Serve with your favorite BBQ. I prefer Carolina-style Pulled Pork sandwiches recipe#152801.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.9, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 134.9, Sodium 644.8, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 12.4, Protein 42.7
Tips:
- Choose the Right Meat: Use a combination of meats for a more flavorful stew. Some popular options include chicken, pork, and beef.
- Brown the Meat: Browning the meat before adding it to the stew will help develop its flavor.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your stew a more vibrant flavor and texture.
- Add Some Spices: Spices like paprika, cumin, and chili powder will add depth of flavor to your stew.
- Don't Overcook the Stew: Overcooked stew will be tough and chewy. Simmer it just until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve with Cornbread or Biscuits: Brunswick stew is traditionally served with cornbread or biscuits. This helps to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Brunswick stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your stew spicy or mild, with chicken or beef, Brunswick stew is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give Brunswick stew a try.
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