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Brunswick Stew Recipe, Using Fresh Corn, Smoked Pork, Bell Peppers, and More!

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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
1 ear fresh corn
1 jalapeno
2 hot red Serrano peppers
3 cups smoked pulled pork
1 rotisserie chicken
sweet Vidalia onions
celery
fresh tomatoes
1 can whole tomatoes
barbecue sauce
Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
mustard
garlic cloves
fresh oregano
apple cider vinegar
butter
oil

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 butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add onions, bell peppers, and celery with a pinch of salt, cooking until softened.

3

Crush whole tomatoes and add them to the pot along with garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

4

Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, black pepper, half of the fresh tomatoes, mustard, and barbecue sauce, cooking for 5 minutes.

5

Add pulled pork and shredded chicken to the pot.

6

Pour in chicken stock, adjusting thickness as desired, and reduce heat to a simmer.

7

Cream the corn by shaving off the kernels and scraping the cob for corn milk.

8

After simmering for about 1.5 hours, add the creamed corn and remaining tomatoes, cooking for another 20 minutes.

9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve with crackers.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardsharp knifecasserole dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Brunswick StewCarolina Brunswick Stew

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