Kentucky Bourbon Stew Recipe

Name: Kentucky Bourbon Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves crushed garlic; 1 cup Bourbon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs boneless beef shank; 2 lbs boneless pork steaks; salt (my choice is almost always kosher); fresh ground black pepper; 2 medium onions, quartered; 4 cloves peeled garlic; 1 medium chili pepper, quartered; water, to cover; 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 cups medium diced carrots; 1/2 lb diced parsnip; 1/2 lb diced turnip; 1 lb baking potato, peeled and medium diced; 2 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup Bourbon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs boneless beef shank
2 lbs boneless pork steaks
salt (my choice is almost always kosher)
fresh ground black pepper
2 medium onions, quartered
4 cloves peeled garlic
1 medium chili pepper, quartered
water, to cover
1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups medium diced carrots
1/2 lb diced parsnip
1/2 lb diced turnip
1 lb baking potato, peeled and medium diced
2 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1
Take the beef and pork and marinate overnight in the bourbon and garlic turning the meat during the marinate time.
2
Reserve the liquid In a heavy stockpot, heat the oil.
3
When hot sear the beef and pork in batches until you have a good color on the meat.
4
Add the quartered onions, garlic, and pepper.
5
Cover with water and reserved marinade.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for about 3 hours.
7
Salt and pepper the chicken and add it to the pot during the last hour and a half.
8
At the end of the 3 hrs remove the meat and veg from the pot.
9
Cool the meat and discard the veg.
10
Add the remaining veg and the sugar to the pot of hot liquid.
11
Cook for an additional hr.
12
When the meat has cooled cube it removing the chicken skin and bones.
13
About a 1-inch cube works well.
14
Return the meat to the pot and cook for 30 minutes more.
15
Correct the seasoning if needed.
16
Get a basket of homemade rolls or French bread serve and watch them come back for more.

1586

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves crushed garlic, 1 cup Bourbon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs boneless beef shank, and more.

Yes, Kentucky Bourbon 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!

Kentucky Bourbon Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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