Brunswick Stew is a beloved dish deeply rooted in Southern culinary tradition, bringing warmth and comfort to tables across the region. This hearty stew is a quintessential example of Southern comfort food, combining a variety of meats and vegetables simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups shredded smoked chicken
1 cup pulled pork
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced bell pepper
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup cooked lima beans
2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup barbecue sauce (preferably your favorite flavor)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the shredded smoked chicken and pulled pork, allowing them to heat through, about 3-4 minutes.
Add in the frozen corn, lima beans, and diced tomatoes to the pot, mixing well to combine.
Add the chicken broth and barbecue sauce, stirring everything together. Bring to a gentle boil.
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) into the stew.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for at least 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the stew is thickened and hearty, serve hot in bowls.
