Brunswick Stew Southern Hearty (Print)
A hearty Southern blend of chicken, pork, 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 - Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
→ Garnish
22 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat a splash of oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the 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 and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside with the other meats.
03 - Add onion, bell pepper, and 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, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using. Stir thoroughly to combine.
05 - Bring the 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 pot. Shred the meat using two forks and return it to the stew.
07 - Continue to simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, until the stew has thickened and vegetables are fully tender.
08 - Taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of three meats creates layers of flavor that develop beautifully over time
- This stew actually tastes better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd
02 -
- The stew will seem quite thick initially but will release more liquid as it simmers, so resist adding extra broth too early
- Letting the stew rest off the heat for 15 minutes before serving allows the flavors to marry and the texture to settle
03 -
- Use smoked chicken instead of regular thighs for an even deeper smoky flavor throughout
- A dash of liquid smoke can rescue the stew if your sausage isnt particularly smoky