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Georgia Brunswick Stew

Our Georgia Brunswick stew, a tasty Southern recipe, is quick to be a family favorite for dinner. Pulled pork, chicken, tomatoes, and other veggies simmer together in this flavorful country comfort food. 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 20 cups
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Brooke & Emma

Ingredients
 

For the Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups yellow onion diced
  • 4 teaspoons fresh garlic minced

For the Spices

  • 5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce like Tabasco
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cup Carolina vinegar style tangy BBQ sauce like Heinz
  • 1 ½ cup Carolina mustard style BBQ sauce like Heinz

For the Meat

For the Veggies

  • 48 ounces canned crushed tomatoes no salt added
  • 4 cups vine ripe tomatoes 6 medium
  • 4 cups yellow corn kernels fresh or frozen (optional)
  • 4 cups baby butter beans fresh or frozen

Instructions

Preparing the Aromatics

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium high heat until shimmering.  Saute the onions for a few minutes until soft, stirring occasionally, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly.

Seasoning the Georgia Brunswick Stew

  • Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the first 6 spices.  Let cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, then add the two BBQ sauces.

Adding in the Meat & Stock

  • Add in all the meat, and stir well to coat the meat in the spices and BBQ sauce.  Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  This step makes the meat more flavorful.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and drippings from the roasted chicken.  (If you don't have any chicken drippings, just use additional chicken stock.)

Mixing in the Veggies

  • Increase the heat to medium high, then add the canned and fresh tomatoes, corn, and butter beans to the stew.  Cover and bring to a boil, stirring every few minutes to prevent the bottom from burning.  This should take about 15 minutes.  Once it starts to boil, stir and lower the heat to medium-low, uncover, and simmer for at least an hour to up to 3 hours so the flavors can meld.
  • Taste the Georgia Brunswick stew and adjust seasonings as desired.  Just note that this recipe is on the upper end of the mild range.
  • Serve the Georgia Brunswick stew while it's still hot with fresh cornbread and homemade sweet tea.

Notes

  • Have leftovers that need freezing?  Allow the Georgia Brunswick stew to cool then place in an airtight container or zip top freezer bag for up to two months.
  • Use smoked pork and smoked chicken or pulled pork and pulled chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1397mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg