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.
Servings: 20 cups
Calories: 297kcal
Ingredients
Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups yellow onion diced
- 4 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
Spices & Flavorings
- 5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2½ teaspoons salt
- 2½ teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce like Tabasco
- 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ cup Carolina vinegar style tangy BBQ sauce like Heinz
- 1½ cup Carolina mustard style BBQ sauce like Heinz
Meat
- 1 pound pulled chicken fresh or frozen
- 1 pound pulled pork fresh or frozen
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 cups chicken drippings from two roasted chickens fat removed (or substitute with additional chicken stock)
Veggies
- 48 ounces canned crushed tomatoes no salt added
- 4 cups vine ripe tomatoes about 6 medium tomatoes
- 4 cups yellow corn kernels fresh or frozen (optional)
- 4 cups baby butter beans fresh or frozen
Instructions
Prepare 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.
Season
- 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.
Add 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.)
Mix in the Veggies & Cook
- 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
- Change up the type of meat based on what you have. Either fresh or frozen pulled pork and chicken work well, or try using smoked meat from a local BBQ place. You can also use shredded beef, rabbit, squirrel, or venison for a different flavor.
- Stir the stew frequently as it cooks; sometimes, it can stick to the bottom of the pot and burn if it's not stirred occasionally or if the heat is too high.
- Brunswick stew tastes even better the next day since it's a tomato based stew. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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
