How I Make Brunswick Stew Ahead of Time

pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier without added sugars, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cut Boston butt into cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size.

Heat bacon grease in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Sear pork cubes until browned on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Add three cans of diced tomatoes to the pot.

Pour in 2 cups of stock (chicken or bone broth).

Cover and place in the oven to cook low and slow for a few hours.

Remove cooked meat from the pot and shred it.

In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.

Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot along with drained corn.

Add ground mustard, smoked paprika, and honey granules to the pot.

Stir everything together and cover, cooking for 15 minutes.

Combine shredded meat back into the pot and add barbecue sauce.

Let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes.

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