Mama’s Southern Brunswick Stew

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.

Introduce the recipe and explain the purpose of making Brunswick stew.

Cut the Boston butt into small cubes and place it in the Instant Pot.

Add enough water to reach the fill line in the Instant Pot.

Season the meat with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add a small piece of fat from the Boston butt to the pot for flavor.

Cook the Boston butt in the Instant Pot for about 1 hour until tender.

Prepare chicken thighs and a chicken breast by seasoning with 1/2 cup celery, 1/2 cup onions, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Cook the chicken and vegetables on the stove until the chicken is falling apart, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Strain the broth to remove celery and onions, keeping the flavorful liquid.

Measure out 1.5 cups of chicken broth and 1.5 cups of pork broth for the stew.

Add 16 oz of canned tomatoes to the pot, using either home-canned or store-bought.

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper as needed.

Add 1 cup of corn to the pot.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of white vinegar and 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Microwave a couple of potatoes until cooked, then add them to the stew.

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