Also, I added 1 can of green beans. Thank you for an excellent recipe and easy to follow instructions.  That means that I personally read each and every one of them before they are approved for posting on our family friendly home here on the Internet. I’ve been past Parker’s BBQ several times, but always at the wrong times, so I haven’t tried them but they have a great reputation for mighty good barbecue. Brunswick stew is a classic Southern recipe, although everyone's got their own Mama's way of making it. PERFECTION! Just a note, if you ever see Captain John Derst bread for sale, give it a try. -Steve. I’m happy you found us and decided to give it a try. Hi Miz Karen, Thank You for your comments on our Brunswick Stew recipe. I also have canned potatoes and I don’t want them to cook to a mush so I am going to add them later. Be Blessed!!!  And of course, pork barbecue often ended up being saved for including in the recipe. We were so pleased with the way this turned out. I highly suggest you just take our basic recipe, and make it your own, by adding the vegetables you have and like. Thanks for sharing it! Hi Steve, Greetings all the way to Singapore from North Carolina. This is the review I was looking for! Other than that, this recipe is authentic Eastern NC! small head cabbage (shredded) 2 . My husband told e when they ise to make stew, secret ingredient was adding instant potatoes to thicken it up some..have done so and definitely thickens up some for a …  We might still need it. Most packaged whole chickens, come with a packet of “giblets” packed inside the bird. My mom just recently passed away and this brings back lots of memories. Come back and let me know what you think… OK? Sign Up For Our FREE Newsletter:  While you’re here, be sure to sign up for our FREE Newsletter. Made a big pot today although it’s July, had a craving just as good as Jan. does anyone know how long this would take in a slow cooker. Because of what you had on hand, on the day you decided to make Brunswick Stew, the ingredient list was often different from one batch to the next. Select options Details. I upped the hotsauce quite a bit and it was more than capable of handling it. Brunswick stew just like I remembered it. -Steve. The Skinny on Chicken Brunswick Stew.  Don’t throw the liquid you remove away just yet though. One thing, I believe the one-hour time for cooking the vegetables is much too long. I am getting stew meat this week to try your beef stew! They talked about also cooking it outside in a big pot for hours. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’m just happy you tried the recipe and that it turned out well for you. The stew can easily burn in the bottom of the pot, and once it’s scorched, the taste is ruined, and you’ll probably decide to toss it. Thank you for your time in publishing this little piece of heaven for all of us! 0. We didn’t use all the chicken (I got a big one) so with the leftover pulled chicken we made chicken salad by your recipe. Your email address will not be published.  Any large pot will work. Be Blessed!!! I’ve actually got one in the freezer and have been waiting for the cold weather to return to make Brunswick stew.  Maybe you keep a bag in your freezer where you store leftovers. My daughter’s stove has given up the ghost, so I am helping her out with supper as well. Cut down for smaller portions. -Steve, Your email address will not be published. I’m from Ohio and didn’t grow up eating this. I like to rinse my potatoes before peeling and cutting them up. Thanks for sharing your amazing recipe!!!  But, I hope you’ll never feel that way. Brenda, I am from Rocky Mount and still living here. Thank you Steve for sharing this recipe……. Hi Bonnie, Thank you for you very nice comments and compliments on our Brunswick Stew recipe. Ingredients . But the brunswick stew is very good and the pork bbq (do NOT call it pulled pork) is solid, with a bit of kick. Follow step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to make our delicious, and hearty, Brunswick Stew. Culinary website archive already contains 1 162 992 recipes and it is still growing. To prepare in a slow cooker: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. It sure worked better. Brunswick stew is a classic Southern recipe, although everyone's got their own Mama's way of making it. All the stew was eaten and half the brisquet. -Steve. I appreciate your comments and your visit. Hi, I just tried your Brunswick Stew recipe and it turned out as if my dad had made it… I added garden peas, and snap beans and used all canned veggies… Thanks a bunch as I am in Georgia and Ive eaten at several places here but no ones Brunswick Stew is as good as home in North Carolina… yes Im from Princeton… so again I picked yours to try and make mine and everyone said you aced that meal… Me, well I was all smiles…wish I could send you a picture of my big pot of mmmmm good… Wanda. I do add onions to mine and I let it simmer for about 14-16 hours on very low heat. I also use onions.  The sauce is added for flavor, not to make it hot to the taste.  I don’t like spicy hot foods and this was still fine for my taste. Thank you. Your recipe is very close. Thank You for the idea. Place the rinsed vegetables in a large stock pot.  But, you knew what went in “your” Brunswick Stew, so you tried to make it the same. Happened up on your Brunswick Stew recipe this afternoon and will be making it for supper one night this week. Culinary website archive already contains 1 162 992 recipes and it is still growing. Well, actually better since it’s homemade. We are all looking forward to what you have for us next. I am guessing this is just another version of a restaurant throwing in what veggies they had on hand. To prepare in a slow cooker: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Rinse well. We are near Wilson NC. I also smoked a 15 pound brisquet.  You don’t want someone to bite into a bone while enjoying your Brunswick Stew.  He has a long wooden paddle that he stirs that great big pot with, and lets “his” Stew cook for hours, until it’s just right. Thanks again, and do stop by for another visit with us… real soon. (cooking your way) Thank you for sharing, Hi Kerri, Thank you for trying our Brunswick Stew recipe. If you like only chicken in your Brunswick Stew recipe, use a total of 2 lbs. Sort of like when people use a bit of Vietnamese Fish Sauce in an East Carolina BBQ sauce recipe (I’ll bet you’ve seen that done). I will be giving this recipe a try very soon. Brunswick Stew - A Year-Round Favorite From Eastern North Carolina. ★☆ BBQ was… Love it!  What ingredients do you like best in yours? Rinse the fryer under cold running water. Again, this is what I have been looking for in a Brunswick Stew recipe for over two years now! Just like Parker’s in Wilson. Select options Details. Thanks again! We all enjoyed it with some corn sticks. I just made it today due to all the bad rain here in NC. Be Blessed!!! THANK YOU!!!! Mom use to make something similar to your Brunswick Stew, except she called it, “chicken stew” and she would use chickens and vegetables that we grew on the farm. I’m just using some frozen Baby Lima Beans, since I don’t happen to have any leftovers. Melt butter with oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook, turning occasionally, 6 minutes or until browned on all sides. PINT COLESLAW 690 cal $ 2.59 – $ 4.19. I’m sure those ribs made it that much better. How do I thicken Brunswick Stew? 0. We stood over the pot just smelling it cook, saying “Oh yeah” and “this is it.” Thank you so very much. Now – Stew: Hopefully warmer weather is right around the corner and you can enjoy that BBQ real soon. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out for you. Be Blessed!!! Hi Kathleen, Thankfully times haven’t gotten so rough that I’ve had to eat squirrel.  Served with Hushpuppies, Saltine Crackers, or just plain Sunbeam Bread, it will warm you up real good on a cold winter day. My Brunswick stew turned out great! Main Ingredient: Chicken. Thanks for the great recipe Steve, this is my go-to from now on! 2 sandwiches, fries, Brunswick stew and banana pudding all for $16.00. I’m going through your recipes now! Be Blessed!!! Simmer for 5 minutes then add 1 cup of bbq sauce.  Be sure to check the neck cavity and rinse that out. Brunswick Stew at Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q "Stopped in just before closing and grabbed a quick sandwich with my daughter. Ingredients. But I do have a friend from Raleigh who always brings me a bottle or two of Carolina Treat. Be sure to stop by again… real soon. At the end, remove the chicken and pork to a cutting board and shred or chop. Green Beans would work well if you like those. I made this for my daughter who had a baby last week. So, he made many versions of this soup until it tasted just like he remembered. Some insist on using rabbit or squirrel meat as well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and let chicken cook for one hour. Do you remember the name of the BBQ restaurant in Rocky Mount? Hi Sylvia, Just waiting for some more snow at the moment. onions (chopped) 5 . I’m thankful you found us and appreciate your visits. I used leftover chicken and pulled pork that was in the freezer. Hopefully you’ll give some of our recipes a try and let me know what you think about them. I appreciate it and hope you’ll visit with us again… real soon. Steve, 30 Guest Party Pack : 8 pints of bar-b-q, 45 pieces of chicken, 8 pints of cole slaw, 8 pints of potato salad, 15 dozen hushpuppies . I am so excited to find this recipe for Brunswick stew. Select options Details.  I’ll review them and post them just as soon as I can. My friend made it for me the other day and it was delicious! I love how you made the entire process so easy with wonderful pictures & simple directions. Place fryer in large stock pot and cover with water about 6 inches over chicken. (note: I have family in Eastern NC, hence my love of and experience with the bbq). Bull! Tis the season for cookies and pie and gingerbread, and we’re so excited to celebrate! However the first time I tried it I was a fan. Thank you!! Thank you for your comments and I do hope you’ll stop by for another visit with us… real soon. Great recipe..have made a couple of times with chicken and pork and also do 1/2 sweet baby rays and 1/2 carolina. Looking for Brunswick Stew recipes? I’m truly glad that you enjoyed it. This is a recipe I have posted before, but after I took it to the neighborhood party yesterday, several people asked for the recipe. Wonderful random food memory. Brown the meat.Lower the heat to medium and stir in each vegetable starting with the onion.  You can even order it by itself if that’s your preference. I’ll cook the bacon and then toss it and everything else into the slow cooker, cooking on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken and vegetables are tender. Show 1 Comment & Review ... 16 Christmas Dessert Recipes. Glad it turned out well for you and you are enjoying it. I can’t wait to try it. Where’s the squirrel meat? Made a fine dinner, with lots of good leftovers to freeze for next time. I’m going through your recipes now! What area of NC are you in? Seems they ate it at home when I was just a baby, so maybe I’ve had it and don’t like it. Brunswick Stew Recipe: ... Oh my goodness this recipe looks like what I grew up with and it looks like it will be better than Smithfields stew! I’ve been looking for a good one and this one sounds perfect!!! Pinch It! Your Brunswick Stew recipe is the perfect balm for my homesickness. Add the onions and celery and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. I halved the recipe and I’m using canned veggies instead of frozen. If you have ever lived in south or central Virginia, it is likely you have heard of I’m certainly going to check out your web site. When the vegetables are about done, remove any excess liquid that you might have. Steve, I grew up in Raleigh.  The recipe probably varies at each and everyone of them, but as mentioned, it’s always thick and hearty. 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