Brunswick Stew Recipe: Classic Southern Living Flavor

Name: Brunswick Stew Recipe: Classic Southern Living Flavor
Ingredients: Onion + garlic (or garlic powder), which means the base tastes savory instead of flat.; Crushed tomatoes (28 oz), which means you get body without needing flour.; Corn (2 cups), which means you get sweetness and pop.; Lima beans (2 cups), which means you get creamy texture and extra protein.; Potatoes (1 pound, diced small), which means the stew thickens naturally as they soften.; Smoked paprika (2 teaspoons), which means you get smoke without a smoker.; Chili powder (1 teaspoon), which means the stew tastes warm, not hot.; Black pepper (1 teaspoon), which means the sweetness does not take over.; Brown sugar (1 to 2 tablespoons), which means the tomato and vinegar taste smooth.; Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon to finish), which means each bite tastes brighter.; Kidney beans for limas, which means you still get creaminess and body.; Rotisserie chicken for cooked thighs, which means you cut cook time by 30 to 40 minutes.; Sweet potato for part of the potato, which means you get a deeper sweetness and color.; Dice 1 large onion and mince 4 cloves garlic, which means they cook evenly and do not burn.; Peel and dice 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, which means they soften before the meat turns stringy.; Shred 3 to 4 cups cooked chicken, pork, or turkey, which means every spoon gets meat.; Measure your seasonings into one bowl, which means you do not forget anything once the pot gets busy.; Heat 2 tablespoons neutral oil in a heavy pot over medium heat, which means the onion softens without scorching.; Add onion and cook 6 minutes, which means you build sweetness.; Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, which means you keep the garlic sharp instead of bitter.; Stir in 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper, which means the spices bloom in oil.; Add 28 oz crushed tomatoes and stir, which means you scrape up the browned bits.; Add 4 cups chicken stock, which means the stew simmers instead of scorching.; Add potatoes and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a steady simmer, which means the potatoes soften without breaking apart.; Simmer 20 minutes, then add 2 cups corn and 2 cups lima beans, which means the veg stays bright.; Stir in the shredded meat plus 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, which means the stew lands in that cookout flavor zone.; Simmer uncovered 25 to 40 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, which means the stew reduces and thickens.; Keep the pot uncovered for the last 30 minutes, which means water evaporates and flavor concentrates.; Mash about 1 cup of potatoes against the pot wall with a spoon, which means you release starch in a controlled way.; If you still want it thicker, stir in 2 tablespoons instant potato flakes in small sprinkles, which means you thicken fast without lumps.

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Brunswick stew recipe Southern Living style: tender shredded chicken, tomatoes, corn & limas with BBQ tang. 20-min prep, 60–90 min simmer + easy thickening tips.

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The transformation happens fast. The pot goes from bright red and thin to darker, thicker, and glossy, which means reduction does the heavy lifting more than any thickener.
Yield: about 10 cups (6 to 8 servings), which means you get dinner plus real leftovers.
Time: 20 minutes prep + 60 to 90 minutes simmer, which means you can finish it in one evening.
I set heat with one simple rule: put the heat in the finish, which means you do not punish the whole pot.
Use this guide:
If you want a punchy side on spicy nights, I keep something bright and acidic ready, like pickled peppers. This best pickled habanero recipe works fast, which means you can add heat to your bowl without changing the whole stew.

Brunswick Stew Recipe: Classic Southern Living Flavor

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