Washpot Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Washpot Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 12 lb. chicken leg quarters; 4 lb. chicken gizzards; 4 lb. chicken livers; 3 1/2 gal. water; 4 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 cans condensed celery soup; 2 cans condensed chicken soup; 3 cans whole grain white Shoepeg corn; 2 lb. diced onions; 1 1/2 lb. pork fatback; 1 c. catsup; 1/3 c. salt; 2 Tbsp. powdered red pepper; 3 Tbsp. black pepper

Servings: persons

12 lb. chicken leg quarters
4 lb. chicken gizzards
4 lb. chicken livers
3 1/2 gal. water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cans condensed celery soup
2 cans condensed chicken soup
3 cans whole grain white Shoepeg corn
2 lb. diced onions
1 1/2 lb. pork fatback
1 c. catsup
1/3 c. salt
2 Tbsp. powdered red pepper
3 Tbsp. black pepper

1
Build fire using hickory or oak wood under and around washpot.
2
Fry fatback until crisp and remove from pot, leaving grease for seasoning.
3
Add water, chicken, onions and gizzards. Use hot fire.
4
Boil and frequently stir 30 minutes before adding all other ingredients, except livers.
5
Remove bones when meat has separated from them.
6
Continue to boil another 20 to 30 minutes until gizzards are tender.
7
Move most of fire away from washpot and add livers to stew.
8
Livers should be thoroughly cooked after simmering about 15 minutes.
9
Remove all fire from washpot and serve a delicious stew.
10
Serve with saltine crackers.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb. chicken leg quarters, 4 lb. chicken gizzards, 4 lb. chicken livers, 3 1/2 gal. water, and more.

Yes, Washpot Chicken 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.

Washpot Chicken Stew

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