Brunswick Stew (Printable)
A hearty Southern bowl with tender meats, vegetables, and tangy tomato base
# What You'll 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)
# How To Make:
01 - Heat a splash of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and pork shoulder; brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove 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 softened, about 4 minutes.
04 - Return all meats to the pot. Stir in 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.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
06 - Remove chicken thighs, shred with two forks, and return to the stew.
07 - Continue to simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, or until the stew thickens and the vegetables are tender.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This stew tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd
- The combination of three meats creates a depth of flavor that feels luxurious but comes together easily
02 -
- The stew needs time for the flavors to meld, so do not rush the simmering process
- The texture will continue to develop as it sits, so make it a few hours ahead if possible
03 -
- Dash of liquid smoke if you want extra smokiness without adding more meat
- A spoonful of bacon grease added to the pot makes it even richer