Our Best Brunswick Stew Recipe
Brunswick stew is a dish that is hard to describe. Smoky. Hearty. Southern. Those are the three most prominent qualities we can think of. The smoky flavors come from the original method of using leftover smoked meats in the recipe. Yet nowadays, we add barbecue sauce, and liquid smoke to create smokiness at home. You don’t need a smoker to capture all these flavors. This stew’s heartiness comes from the numerous chunky ingredients that create thickness and texture. The “southern-ness” of our Best Brunswick Recipe comes from the mere fact that it was created in the South… It also takes into account the array of different Southern ingredients found in Brunswick Stew, such as pork, lima beans, corn, and okra. All in all, Classic Brunswick Stew is bold and zesty, rich and meaty, and packed with comfort. We love this recipe, and think it’s the best, because it captures the essence of classic Brunswick Stew found in southern barbecue joints, yet it is easily made in the crockpot!
What Is Brunswick Stew?
(And where did it come from??) Apparently, there’s a rivalry between Brunswick County, Virginia, and Brunswick, Georgia over this detail. These two communities go head to head over who deserves the credit for the original recipe for Brunswick Soup. In an effort to stake their claim, Brunswick County in Virginia hosts an annual Taste of Brunswick Festival, in which people compete to earn the title of “Brunswick County Stewmaster.” Despite the rivalry, most historians agree that Native Americans were the first to create any sort of Easy Brunswick Stew variation. They made this stew with all sorts of wild game and the vegetables they grew. Originally, the recipe consisted of meat from squirrels, groundhogs, bear, deer, and then hominy, corn, and squash.
Slow Cooker Stew Recipe
Brunswick Stew is an easy dish to make. It’s as simple as throwing meat, vegetables, and a mixture of sauces into a slow cooker. Just set and forget… Until the irresistible aroma draws you back to the kitchen. This slow cooker stew is the perfect dish to make on a chilly night when you’re craving rich barbeque flavors and plan to relax near the fire. It’s a cozy comforting stew that can be enjoyed on any number of occasions!
Brunswick Stew Ingredients
Crockpot Brunswick Stew is often made with: That’s why it’s a barbecue restaurant favorite! For the sake of convenience we are using just pork, but feel free to use any or all of the meats.
Butter Sweet onion Celery Bell pepper Garlic Pork roast Baby lima beans White corn Okra Crushed tomato Bbq sauce Worcestershire sauce Brown mustard Hot sauce Liquid smoke Bay leaf
How To Make Brunswick Stew
Get the Full (Printable) Brunswick Stew Recipe Below. Enjoy!
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