Joe Caudle's Brunswick Stew Recipe

Name: Joe Caudle's Brunswick Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked, pulled, preferably slow smoked pork butt; 1/4 gallon water; 1/4 cup beef stock; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1 tbsp salt; 1/2 tbsp crushed black pepper; 1/3 cup favorite BBQ sauce; 44 oz tomato puree or stewed; 22 oz canned corn; 1/4 loaf white bread diced (day old is perfect); 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 lb cooked, pulled, preferably slow smoked pork butt
1/4 gallon water
1/4 cup beef stock
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp crushed black pepper
1/3 cup favorite BBQ sauce
44 oz tomato puree or stewed
22 oz canned corn
1/4 loaf white bread diced (day old is perfect)
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

1
Place water, stocks, COOKED pork, salt, cayenne, pepper and BBQ sauce to large stock pot and bring to boil.
2
Reduce to simmer and add tomatoes and corn
3
Simmer around 45 minutes
4
Remove from heat and add diced white bread.
5
Whisk together until smooth.
6
You may add more or use less depending on your consistency preference.
7
Add dried bread crumbs and whisk in.
8
Again more or less to suit your liking.
9
Serve warm, refrigerate, or you may freeze.
10
This recipe was scaled down and originally fed 100 people.
11
You may need to play with quantities and spices depending on your taste.
12
Other than that pretty much if you just get it all in the pot and simmer, you ain't gonna mess it up ha.

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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.

My Personal Notes

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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: 1 lb cooked, pulled, preferably slow smoked pork butt, 1/4 gallon water, 1/4 cup beef stock, 1/4 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Joe Caudle's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Joe Caudle's Brunswick Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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