BRUNSWICK STEW

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups frozen corn
• 1 ½ cups refried beans
• ¾ cup barbecue sauce, plus more for drizzling
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1-2 pinches cayenne pepper
• 2 ½ cups smoked pulled pork
• 1 ½ cups diced cooked chicken breasts or smoked or fried chicken thighs

Instructions

Heat the oil over medium heat in a saucepan or heavy pot. Add onions and cook until soft; 5-6 minutes. Reduce the heat, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
In a small bowl, stir the tomato paste with 1/4 cup chicken broth and then pour into the pot.Add remaining chicken broth, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, lima beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper, and cayenne pepper to pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the smoked pork and chicken and simmer for about 5 more minutes. If desired, season the stew with salt and more pepper.Pour into bowls and drizzle with a little more barbecue sauce.

Notes

This is my favorite leftover smoked pork and roast chicken recipe. You can use one or the other, but I think it tastes better with both. You can also use different percentages for each. If you are a hunter or live off the land, try squirrel, rabbit or other game meat. Ground beef and pork or other cheaper options.Other vegetables you can add include potatoes, beans, celery, and okra.
Stew is a hearty meal in itself. However, when I’m expecting company or having family over for dinner, I like to serve it with coleslaw, cornbread, and southern baked apples.
I use a Kansas City-style barbecue sauce that is a little thinner, lower in sugar, and a little more flavorful. That’s the way I like it. I think it goes well with the stew.After serving the stew into bowls, drizzle with a little more barbecue sauce. It’s great for presentation and adds extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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