Description
A hearty and flavorful Brunswick Stew featuring pulled smoked pork, roasted chicken, corn, tomatoes, and lima beans simmered in a tangy, sweet broth enriched with barbecue sauce and a perfect blend of spices. This stew comes together quickly using pre-cooked meats, making it an ideal comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn
- 1 ½ cups frozen lima beans
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1-2 pinches of cayenne pepper
- 2 ½ cups pulled smoked pork
- 1 ½ cups cooked diced chicken breast or chicken thighs (smoked or roasted)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat canola oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or heavy stock pot. Add finely chopped onion and cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Reduce heat, add minced garlic, and cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Add Tomato Paste and Broth: In a small bowl, stir tomato paste with 1/4 cup chicken broth until smooth, then pour into the pot. Add remaining chicken broth, fire roasted diced tomatoes, frozen corn, frozen lima beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper, and cayenne pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a low boil.
- Simmer Stew: Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
- Add Meat and Finish Cooking: Stir in pulled smoked pork and cooked diced chicken. Let stew simmer for about 5 more minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if desired.
- Serve: Spoon stew into bowls and drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if preferred.
Notes
- This Brunswick Stew uses pre-cooked smoked pork and roasted chicken, enabling a quick and easy preparation.
- The stew balances savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and spices.
- Fire roasted diced tomatoes add a smoky depth to the broth.
- Adjust cayenne and hot sauce based on preferred heat level.
- Serve this stew warm as a satisfying meal during cooler months.
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
