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Brunswick Stew - How to Make Homemade Brunswick Stew

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Eastern NC Brunswick Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from Virginia and popularized in North Carolina, Brunswick Stew is a hearty dish that combines meats and vegetables in a rich tomato base. Traditionally made with whatever meats were available, it has evolved into a beloved staple at barbecues and gatherings in the South. Today, variations abound, with some recipes featuring game meats or additional spices, reflecting regional tastes and traditions.

AmericanUSNorth Carolinamain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons butter
1 whole onion
2 cloves garlic
3 medium russet potatoes
3 cups frozen baby lima beans
3/4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 to 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
2 cups leftover pulled pork
2 cups corn

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and additives.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning is more cost-effective.

green beans

🥗Healthier: fresh green beans

💰Cheaper: canned green beans

Canned beans are often cheaper and easier to find.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Instant potatoes save time and cost.

1

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium-low heat.

2

Add 1 whole onion and 2 cloves of garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

3

Add 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled or unpeeled) to the pot.

4

Stir in 3 cups of frozen baby lima beans.

5

Pour in 3/4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.

6

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until the lima beans and potatoes are tender.

7

Add 2 teaspoons of black pepper, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 to 1.5 cups of barbecue sauce to the pot.

8

Stir in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes.

9

Simmer for an additional 15 minutes to combine flavors.

10

Add 2 cups of leftover pulled pork and 2 cups of corn to the pot.

11

Simmer for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Also Known As

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