North Carolina Brunswick Stew a Southern Classic

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.

Boil the chicken in a Dutch oven.

Use a mix of boneless thighs and boneless breast for flavor.

Prepare 3 potatoes and 1 cup of chopped onion.

Add two large diced onions to the pot.

Dump in the boiled chicken and diced potatoes.

Add 1 cup of ketchup to the pot.

Add 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of dry mustard.

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes, one being fire roasted.

Add 2 cans of cream style corn.

Add 2 cans of drained lima beans.

Cover the pot and cook for 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent burning.

Add hot sauce to taste before finishing.

Add a stick of butter on top and let it melt for flavor.

Cook until the potatoes are tender, adjusting time as needed (up to 2.5 hours).

Serve with bread of choice, like cornbread or cheese biscuits.

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