Mrs Wilkes Boarding House Brunswick Stew
Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House Brunswick Stew is the ultimate comfort food, steeped in Southern tradition and bursting with hearty flavors. This rich, slow-simmered stew combines tender shredded chicken, smoky pork shoulder, and savory smoked sausage with a medley of vibrant vegetables, including potatoes, corn, lima beans, and tomatoes. Enhanced with a tangy blend of apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, this soul-warming dish achieves a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky notes. Cooked low and slow for hours, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a thick and satisfying stew. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it's a must-try recipe that pairs wonderfully with cornbread or buttery biscuits for a true Southern dining experience. "Brunswick stew recipe," "Southern comfort food," and "hearty chicken stew" are just a few of the key takeaways that make this recipe one to bookmark!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds bone-in chicken
- 1 pound smoked pork shoulder
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 2 cups frozen lima beans
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 6 cups water or chicken stock
Instructions
Place the bone-in chicken in a large stockpot and add water or chicken stock to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain the cooking liquid and return it to the pot. Discard any solids.
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, shredding it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
Add the smoked pork shoulder and smoked sausage to the pot. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes to infuse the broth with their flavors.
Meanwhile, peel and dice the potatoes and chop the onion. Add them to the pot along with the shredded chicken, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, and lima beans.
Stir in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
Simmer the stew uncovered over low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The stew should thicken and develop rich flavors over time.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve warm with cornbread or biscuits on the side for a classic Southern meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 505.9 g | 649% | |
| Saturated Fat | 153.2 g | 766% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2102 mg | 701% | |
| Sodium | 11661 mg | 507% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.4 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.2 g | 222% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.5 g | ||
| Protein | 545.9 g | 1092% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 59.6 mg | 331% | |
| Potassium | 14797 mg | 315% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
