Traditional Brunswick Stew With Squirrel Cooked in the Dutch Oven

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.

Cut squirrel into major parts using a cleaver.

Season squirrel pieces with Seminole swamp seasoning and dredge in flour.

Heat oil in a 12-inch Dutch oven and fry squirrel pieces until browned.

Add diced onion to the Dutch oven and sauté in the drippings.

Add 1 bay leaf and 2 cups of chicken stock to the pot.

Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, adding 2 cups of hot water halfway through.

Remove squirrel pieces and debone them, setting aside the meat.

Add 1 cup of cubed red potatoes, 1/2 cup of lima beans, 1 cup of sweet corn, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pot with the gravy.

Add another 2 cups of chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Season with thyme and Seminole swamp seasoning.

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