Brunswick Stew Southern Style (Printable)
Rich, hearty Southern stew with tender meats and vegetables in tangy tomato base.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
→ Vegetables
04 - 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
05 - 2 cups frozen or fresh lima beans
06 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
07 - 1 large onion, chopped
08 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
09 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
11 - 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
→ Liquids & Seasonings
12 - 4 cups chicken broth
13 - 1/4 cup ketchup
14 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
15 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
17 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
18 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
19 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
20 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
21 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Garnish
22 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat a splash of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and pork shoulder cubes. Brown on all sides for approximately 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
02 - Add sausage slices to the same pot. Cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove and combine with the reserved meats.
03 - Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until vegetables are softened, approximately 4 minutes.
04 - Return all meats to the pot. Add potatoes, corn, lima beans, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, chicken broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired. Stir thoroughly to combine.
05 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
06 - Remove chicken thighs from the stew. Shred meat using two forks and return to the pot.
07 - Continue simmering uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until stew reaches desired consistency and vegetables are fully tender.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The combination of three meats creates depth that keeps people guessing the secret ingredient
- This stew actually tastes better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd
02 -
- Rushing the initial browning step is the mistake that makes homemade stew taste flat
- The stew needs that final uncovered simmer to reach the right consistency
03 -
- Use a mix of chicken and pork for the most authentic flavor profile
- Let the stew rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the broth to thicken slightly