Description
This Brunswick Stew recipe is a hearty and flavorful Southern classic featuring tender pulled smoked pork, roasted chicken, corn, lima beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes simmered in a tangy, slightly sweet broth made with barbecue sauce and a perfect blend of spices. Quick to prepare with pre-cooked meats, it’s perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Poultry
- 2 ½ cups pulled smoked pork
- 1 ½ cups cooked diced chicken breast or chicken thighs (smoked or roasted)
Vegetables & Beans
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn
- 1 ½ cups frozen lima beans
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings & Miscellaneous
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1-2 pinches cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: Heat canola oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or heavy stock pot. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Reduce heat and add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add tomato paste and broth: In a small bowl, stir the tomato paste with 1/4 cup of chicken broth until combined. Pour this mixture into the pot. Then add the remaining chicken broth, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, frozen corn, frozen lima beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer the stew: Bring the stew to a low boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
- Add meats and finish cooking: Stir in the pulled smoked pork and cooked diced chicken. Continue to simmer gently for about 5 more minutes to warm the meat through and blend flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional pepper if desired.
- Serve: Spoon the stew into bowls and drizzle each serving with a little extra barbecue sauce for an added tangy richness. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- This hearty stew uses pre-cooked meats, making it a quick and easy meal to prepare.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of hot sauce, crushed red pepper, and cayenne pepper to your taste preference.
- For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered longer to reduce liquid further.
- Serve with crusty bread or cornbread to soak up the flavorful broth.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 347 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1430 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
