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World Famous Brunswick Stew recipe from Spanky's Seafood Grill & Bar in St. Simons Island in GA.

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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
3 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 oz liquid smoke
2 oz Worcestershire sauce
2 oz Crystal hot sauce
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 cups small diced potatoes
1 cup small diced onion
2 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth
1 lb baked chicken (about 4 cups ground)
10 oz smoked pork
1 can (8 oz) peas
2 cans (14.5 oz each) stewed tomatoes
3 1/4 cups prepared barbecue sauce
1 can (16 oz) baby lima beans
1 can (14-15 oz) cream corn
1 can (14-15 oz) whole kernel corn
1 stick butter

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

Make the barbecue sauce by mixing ketchup, yellow mustard, and white vinegar until smooth.

2

Add chopped garlic, black pepper, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and lemon juice to the mixture and blend until smooth.

3

Stir in dark brown sugar and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes without boiling.

4

Melt butter in a large pot.

5

Add small diced potatoes and diced onion to the melted butter and sauté for a minute.

6

Add chicken broth to the pot along with the ground chicken and smoked pork.

7

Bring to a rolling boil, stirring until the potatoes are near done (about 10 minutes).

8

Add peas, lima beans, drained corn, cream corn, and the prepared barbecue sauce to the pot.

9

Simmer the mixture for roughly 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

UDS smokerlarge potwhiskcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Brunswick StewCarolina Brunswick Stew

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