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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 lb whole cooked chicken
1 cup onion
2 stalks celery
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 lbs ground pork
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 cup ketchup
0.5 cup hickory flavored barbecue sauce
3 cans (14.5 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes
salt
ground black pepper
hot sauce
1 whole green bell pepper
3 cans (14.75 oz each) cream style corn

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

Debone and shred the meat from a whole cooked chicken, discarding the skin.

2

Chop a medium onion to make 1 cup.

3

Trim and chop two stalks of celery.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat.

5

Add the chopped onions and celery to the pot and cook until softened.

6

Stir in 1.5 lbs of ground pork and 1.5 lbs of ground beef, cooking until browned.

7

Stir in the shredded chicken.

8

Add 1 cup of ketchup and 0.5 cup of hickory flavored barbecue sauce, stirring to combine.

9

Add three 14.5 oz cans of whole peeled tomatoes with their liquid and break them up with a spoon.

10

Season with salt, ground black pepper, and hot sauce to taste.

11

Place a whole green bell pepper into the mixture, cover, and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

12

After 2 hours, stir in three 14.75 oz cans of cream style corn and continue to simmer for one more hour.

13

Remove the green bell pepper and either chop it and return it to the stew or discard it.

14

Serve the stew hot.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Brunswick StewCarolina Brunswick Stew

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