Tavern Brunswick Stew Recipe

Name: Tavern Brunswick Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each hen (6 lbs); 2 each onions sliced; 2 cups okra cut (optional); 4 cups tomatoes peeled, crushed; 2 cups lima beans; 2 each potatoes 1/2 inch diced; 4 cups corn cut from cob; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 each hen (6 lbs)
2 each onions sliced
2 cups okra cut (optional)
4 cups tomatoes peeled, crushed
2 cups lima beans
2 each potatoes 1/2 inch diced
4 cups corn cut from cob
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Cut chicken into pieces and simmer in 3 quarts of water for a thin stew, or in 2 quarts for a thick stew, until meat can be easily removed from bones, about 2 hours.
2
Remove chicken from broth.
3
Add raw vegetables and simmer, uncovered, until beans and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
4
Add chicken, boned and diced, and the seasonings; mix well and remove from heat.
5
Let cool to room temperature, uncovered, then cover, refrigerate overnight.
6
Reheat over moderately-low heat to a slow simmer.
7
DO NOT BOIL!
8
Serve with warm biscuits or bread.
9
Notes: If canned vegetables are used, drain and include juices in chicken cooking liquid.
10
Brunswick stew benefits from long slow cooking.
11
In some homes, it is a rule that the stew cannot be eaten the day it is made.
12
The flavor will always improve with age.

475

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each hen (6 lbs), 2 each onions sliced, 2 cups okra cut (optional), 4 cups tomatoes peeled, crushed, and more.

Yes, Tavern 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.

Tavern Brunswick Stew

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