Brunswick Stew

[msocko3]

I'm a BBQ junky and in search of what I thought was the right flavor profile for Brunswick stew the way I like it. I've seen recipes with all sorts of different ingredients, I wanted something which could compliment BBQ, or just stand on its own. While reading the many recipes I come across one on Foodnetwork, I just tweaked it a touch to get me where I wanted to be.

Some of this recipe is based on taste, and also a little cooking common sense when things just don't look quite right. The recipe calls for canned veg, I'm not a big fan of the can. I use frozen veg and add what I think looks right. When it comes to the BBQ meats, the quantities are a guideline, I add more or less depending on what I want for consistency. Same thing when it comes to the BBQ sauces, with the one exception being the mustard based sauce, I don't get nuts with that one. The other sauces I add more if it taste like it needs it.

If you make your own BBQ sauces and have one which you think will fill the bill, give it a try.



I used to make my own sauce and dry rubs, I quit when I found I could buy them already prepared to suit my taste.

Yield:
20 plus servings


Ingredients


1/2 pound salted butter
3 cups (2 large) finely diced sweet onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup vinegar bbq sauce (I use The Shed Spicy Vinegar)
1/2 cup brown sweet bbq sauce (I use Guy Fieri Kansas City smoky and sweet)
1/4 cup mustard based bbq sauce (I use Famous Daves Georgia Mustard)
1 pound smoked pulled pork
1/2 pound smoked pulled chicken
1 pound smoked chopped beef brisket
1 ((number 10) can crushed tomatoes
1 quart drained yellow corn kernels
1 quart drained baby lima beans
1 quart or more quality chicken stock or broth


Directions


Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the diced onions and the garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 15 minutes.

Stir in the cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes then add 1/2 cup of vinegar sauce 1/2 cup of bbq sauce and 1/4 cup of the mustard based sauce. Stir in the pulled pork, chicken, and brisket. Add the crushed tomatoes and all of the vegetables. Stir in the chicken stock and let simmer for a couple hours over medium heat.

[Papa Zook]

I was hoping you'd post the stew recipe. I LOVE Brunswick stew..my mother used to make a great pot of Brunswick stew

[msocko3]

I was hoping you'd post the stew recipe. I LOVE Brunswick stew..my mother used to make a great pot of Brunswick stew

I'll have to post up some more stuff when I have the time. I do a spicy slaw that is pretty good, goes well with the richness of the fatty BBQ such as pulled pork.

[Sully]

msocko3, sounds real good. Thanks for sharing.

[TrikeORNurse]

Thanks for sharing such a great recipe.

I am going to marinate the meats for about 3 hours in the refrigerator first. I like to use a 80/20 mix of Bragg Liquid Aminos (soy protein base), olive oil and lightly sprinkled with sea salt. This is a great way for the meats and the remaining ingredients to blend flavors.

[Oldmsocko]

The Brunswick stew recipe is GREAT if I don't say so myself.

[TrikeORNurse]

Thanks again for such a great recipe.

I had the opportunity to serve the Brunswick stew at a "Pot Luck" Blood Moon gathering a few days ago. I am happy to report that the dish was a great success.

There were 14 people at the gathering. I am also happy to report that your stew recipe was the only one at the pot luck dinner without leftovers.

[Trikindan]

Damn it..... We were going to ride to Beaufort, SC this Saturday for the Shrimp Festival (They always have GREAT Brunswick Stew there) but looks like the Hurricane is putting a damper on those plans. May get the ingredients to this receipt and make my own!!!!

[msocko3]

Thanks again for such a great recipe.

I had the opportunity to serve the Brunswick stew at a "Pot Luck" Blood Moon gathering a few days ago. I am happy to report that the dish was a great success.

There were 14 people at the gathering. I am also happy to report that your stew recipe was the only one at the pot luck dinner without leftovers.

Nice, I know the guys at work put a hurting on it when I make it for them.