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Virginia Style Brunswick Stew

Cultural Context

Brunswick stew is a traditional Southern dish with roots in Virginia, often made with leftover meats and vegetables. It is a communal dish, frequently served at gatherings and events, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage. The stew's origins are debated, with claims from both Virginia and Georgia, showcasing its significance in Southern culinary history.

AmericanUSVirginiamain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
1 lb brisket
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup cream style corn
2 cups potatoes (diced)
1 cup lima beans
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup onions (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner; chicken thighs are more economical.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean beef offers a healthier fat profile; ground beef is often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier; seasoned water is budget-friendly.

1

Boil chicken in chicken broth for about 45 minutes to an hour until done.

2

Shred the cooked chicken off the bone.

3

Add shredded chicken to the pot with chicken broth and potatoes.

4

Shred about half a pound of brisket and add it to the pot with chicken and potatoes.

5

Add lima beans and cream style corn to the mixture.

6

Add 12 ounces of tomato paste to the pot.

7

Chop and add half a cup of barbecue sauce to the mixture.

8

Simmer the mixture on the stovetop for about 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshreddingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifestirring spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian
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Note

Origin debated between Virginia and Georgia.

Also Known As

Brunswick StewSouthern Brunswick Stew

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