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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
5.5 pounds chicken
2 cups water
1 large onion
2 eight-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 ham steak
4 medium red skin potatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 twelve-ounce bags frozen succotash vegetables (corn and green beans)
salt
pepper

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

Start with a 6 quart electric pressure cooker.

2

Add 5.5 pounds of chicken and 2 cups of water to the pot.

3

Coarse chop 1 large onion and add it to the pot.

4

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

5

Seal the lid and pressure cook for 30 minutes.

6

Perform a quick release after 30 minutes and remove the chicken.

7

Strain the broth and return it to the pot.

8

Add 2 eight-ounce cans of tomato sauce to the broth.

9

Dice and add 1 ham steak to the pot.

10

Dice and add 4 medium red skin potatoes.

11

Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper to taste.

12

Add 2 twelve-ounce bags of frozen succotash vegetables to the pot.

13

Seal the lid and pressure cook for 6 more minutes.

14

Perform a quick release after 6 minutes and add the chicken back into the pot.

15

Stir and taste for seasoning, adding salt as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

6 quart electric pressure cooker

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Brunswick StewCarolina Brunswick Stew

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