Brunswick Stew For A Crowd Recipe

Name: Brunswick Stew For A Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb take-out barbecued pork; 1 whole broiler-fryer chicken; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with juice; 1 (2 quart) can V8 vegetable juice; 2 (15 ounce) cans lima beans (can use frozen); 1 (15 ounce) can green beans; 1 (15 ounce) can corn; 1 (15 ounce) can white shoepeg corn; 3 -4 carrots, peeled & diced; 3 -4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced (yukon gold works well); 1 -2 medium onion, peeled & diced; 2 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed; 1 tablespoon salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon red pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste; 2 -3 bay leaves; water; 1 cup carolina treet barbecue sauce (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb take-out barbecued pork
1 whole broiler-fryer chicken
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
1 (2 quart) can V8 vegetable juice
2 (15 ounce) cans lima beans (can use frozen)
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can white shoepeg corn
3 -4 carrots, peeled & diced
3 -4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced (yukon gold works well)
1 -2 medium onion, peeled & diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
1 tablespoon salt, to taste
1 tablespoon black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
2 -3 bay leaves
water
1 cup carolina treet barbecue sauce (to taste)

1
Put a 14-quart cast iron pot on outdoor gas flame (be sure it is secure and won't tip over and that children are kept away).
2
Put in about 1 gallon of water, whole chicken (discard giblets) and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
3
Let boil 30 minutes or until the chicken is done.
4
When the chicken is done, remove it from the pot, leaving the broth boiling, and set it aside to cool.
5
Add all vegetables and barbecued pork to the chicken broth remaining in the pot.
6
Debone and shred the chicken meat and add to the pot.
7
Add enough V-8 juice to get the desired consistency.
8
Add garlic and seasonings.
9
Cook on high simmer/low boil for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep vegetables from settling to the bottom of the pot.
10
Taste before serving and add additional seasoning if necessary.

613

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb take-out barbecued pork, 1 whole broiler-fryer chicken, 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with juice, 1 (2 quart) can V8 vegetable juice, and more.

Yes, Brunswick Stew For A Crowd 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brunswick Stew For A Crowd

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Variations & substitutions

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