When soup season arrives, Brunswick stew is the first to fill my pot. It’s so fabulicious it’ll make you forget any nostalgia you were feeling for those hot summer days. It doesn’t get much better than cuddling up on the couch with a big bowl of this hearty stew. In fact, it’s what I plan to do all fall and winter this year. 😉 One wonderful thing about this stew is that you can use any meat you have. Leftover turkey, beef, pork, or chicken? Throw one, two, or all of the above in there. There’s a good reason I call this my “go-to-post-holiday stew!” 😆
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Brunswick Stew
Make the Base
Saute – Heat the butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then add onions, garlic, and thyme, and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are wilted.Add the Base – Next, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, Creole seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce and continue cooking for another 3 minutes. Then, pour in chicken broth and BBQ sauce.Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Finally, bring to a boil before simmering for about 7-10 minutes.
Assemble the Stew
Add the Meat – Throw in the chopped cooked chicken and pork and cook for about 15 minutes.Now the Corn and Beans – Next, add the corn and lima beans. Continue cooking for another 7-10 minutes or until the stew reaches your desired consistency.Taste Test – Finally, give it a taste test and adjust the seasonings as needed and the thickness of the stew with broth.Serve hot off the stove.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Brunswick stew is a great make-ahead meal! Simply make it as the recipe states, then store it in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to serve it. It actually tastes better the next day.🤩
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve Brunswick stew as soon as it reaches the thickness you like. This stew tastes the best piping hot with a side of some kind of bread. Store leftover Brunswick stew in an airtight container, and it should stay good in the fridge for 3-5 days and 3 months in the freezer. If you freeze it, let the stew thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then heat it up in a big pot on the stovetop until it starts to simmer. You can also use the microwave if you prefer. 😉
What Goes with Brunswick Stew
I love serving Brunswick stew with homemade potato bread rolls, buttermilk biscuits, cornbread, or crusty no-knead bread. Other perfectly Southern sides for this dish include hush puppies or a tossed salad. Either one is a surprisingly delightful pairing.
More Comforting Southern Recipes to Try
Hoppin’ JohnJambalayaAmerican GoulashSeafood GumboSweet Potato Pie
Conclusion
Brunswick stew is destined to be your new favorite fall meal; I can feel it! Have you tried this Southern classic yet? Let me know if you fell in love in the comments. ❤️
Watch How to Make It
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