Brunswick Stew (Slow Cooker or Stovetop)
This versatile slow cooker or stovetop Brunswick stew is easy and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups red-skinned potatoes, ½-inch dice
- 1 to 2 cups baby lima beans, or butter beans, frozen
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 2 to 3 cups chicken stock, preferably unsalted or low sodium
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce, your favorite brand
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chicken, such as thighs, boneless chopped
- 2 cups cooked pork, such as leftover pulled pork, shredded or chopped
Recommended Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker optional
- 6-quart Dutch oven optional
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is translucent; add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Put the onion mixture in the slow cooker along with the potatoes, lima beans, corn, and 2 cups of chicken stock. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the vegetables are tender
- Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, adding more chicken stock if needed. Cover and cook on LOW for about 30 to 45 minutes longer.
For smokier flavor, use smoked pulled pork or add a dash of liquid smoke.
Stovetop
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is translucent; add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the potatoes, lima beans, corn, and 2 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, adding more chicken stock if needed. Cook over low heat, uncovered, for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1078mgPotassium: 734mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 445IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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