Brunswick Stew Recipe

Name: Brunswick Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs stewing chicken or 6 lbs roasting chickens; 1 gallon cold water; 2 stalks celery, tops included; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch cubes; 3 medium yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped; 6 large ripe tomatoes, peeled,cored,seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans (do not thaw); 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn (do not thaw); 12 medium sweet green pepper, cored and cut into short,thin slivers; 2 tablespoons salt, about; ¼ teaspoon black pepper, about

Servings: persons

6 lbs stewing chicken or 6 lbs roasting chickens
1 gallon cold water
2 stalks celery, tops included
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch cubes
3 medium yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 large ripe tomatoes, peeled,cored,seeded and coarsely chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans (do not thaw)
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn (do not thaw)
12 medium sweet green pepper, cored and cut into short,thin slivers
2 tablespoons salt, about
¼ teaspoon black pepper, about

1
Clean chicken, remove insides (gizzards); place in a large kettle.
2
Add water and celery, cover and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, on medium heat, about 1-2 hours, until just tender.
4
Remove the bird from the broth and cool.
5
Strain broth and skim off the fat.
6
Rinse the kettle, pour in the broth, add the sugar and all the vegetables except the corn and green pepper.
7
Cover; bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, on medium-low heat, about 1 hour.
9
Meanwhile, skin the chicken and shred the meat.
10
Return the chicken to the kettle and add the remaining ingredients, cover and simmer 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Taste for salt and add more if needed.
12
Serve hot in soup bowls.

1454

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

224

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs stewing chicken or 6 lbs roasting chickens, 1 gallon cold water, 2 stalks celery, tops included, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Brunswick Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brunswick Stew

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