Name: Brunswick Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 2 cups cooked pulled pork; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen); 1 1/2 cups lima beans or butter beans (cooked or canned); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for sautéing)

Description

This Brunswick Stew recipe is a hearty Southern classic made with shredded chicken, pulled pork, sweet corn, and butter beans in a rich tomato and BBQ sauce base. Perfect for chilly days, it’s comforting, make-ahead friendly, and freezer-ready. Ideal for gatherings, this easy stew feeds a crowd and is packed with smoky, savory flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

2 cups cooked pulled pork

4 cups chicken broth

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup BBQ sauce

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)

1 1/2 cups lima beans or butter beans (cooked or canned)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for sautéing)

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Instructions

1. In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Add the shredded chicken, pulled pork, corn, and lima beans. Stir to combine and bring back to a gentle simmer.

5. Simmer the stew uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the deeper the flavor.

6. Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust BBQ sauce if more sweetness or smoke is desired.

7. Serve hot with cornbread or biscuits. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.

For deeper flavor, try smoked pulled pork or brisket.

Let the stew rest overnight—it’s even better the next day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Stew
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 65mg