The Best Southern Brunswick Stew
This hearty Southern Brunswick Stew combines tender pulled pork, shredded chicken, sweet corn, lima beans, and a rich tomato barbecue broth for the ultimate comfort food meal. Perfect for using leftover BBQ and feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 30 MINUTES
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner, STEW
- Method: STOVETOP
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pulled pork
- 12 ounces shredded chicken
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1½ cups barbecue sauce
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 16 ounces chicken stock
- 12 ounces frozen lima beans
- 12 ounces frozen corn
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the pulled pork, shredded chicken, crushed tomatoes, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chicken stock, lima beans, corn, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to a large Dutch oven or soup pot.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the stew to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve hot with cornbread, biscuits, or crackers.
Notes
- Leftover smoked pork shoulder works beautifully in this recipe.
- For extra smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- The stew thickens as it sits and tastes even better the next day.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/brunswick-stew/