Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew
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Updated Jun 10, 2024
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This Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew recipe is a hearty dish that captures the essence of traditional Brunswick Stew while allowing you to set it and forget it in your crockpot. It’s perfect for busy families and a meal your whole family is sure to enjoy.
Other recipes we love are Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup and Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup.
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What is Brunswick Stew?
Originating in the Southern United States, Brunswick Stew is a classic dish with roots deep in Southern barbecue culture. While its exact origin remains a topic of debate between Virginia and Georgia, one thing is certain… it’s a delicious, tomato-based stew known for its smoky flavor and hearty ingredients.
Most classic Brunswick stew recipes include a mix of meats like shredded chicken, pork, or beef, combined with a medley of vegetables such as lima beans, corn, and potatoes. It’s infused with a tomato-based sauce that often contains barbecue sauce, providing that signature Southern BBQ taste.
This stew is a great meal choice for busy families because it’s incredibly versatile. You can use a variety of meats, making it an excellent dish for using leftovers or adapting to what you have on hand. Plus, it’s a crowd-pleaser; the comforting, smoky flavors and hearty ingredients make it a hit with both kids and adults.
Recipe Ingredients
- Precooked Shredded Chicken and Shredded Pork: These two combined bring a twist of meaty flavor that marries perfectly with the seasonings and veggies. You can use my slow cooker shredded chicken or slow cooker pulled pork in this recipe.
- Chicken Broth: Helps create the base of the stew while adding even more chicken flavor. My slow cooker chicken stock works great in this recipe.
- Barbecue Sauce: The subtle taste of BBQ complements the overall dish.
- Veggies: Frozen okra, frozen lima beans, corn, onion, red potatoes, and a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes make this a hearty stew.
- Seasonings: Minced garlic, brown sugar, cumin, black pepper, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce come together for the perfect finishing touch of flavor for this stew.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Add all the ingredients (except broth) to the slow cooker.
Step Two – Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together until well combined.
Step Three – Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for for 5 hours. Serve with your favorite cornbread or crackers. Enjoy!
How to Serve Crock Pot Brunswick Stew
- Ladle a generous portion of Brunswick Stew into bowls and serve with a side of warm cornbread. The slightly sweet and crumbly texture of cornbread complements the rich flavors of the stew.
- Spoon the stew over a bed of rice or mashed potatoes. The starch provides a satisfying base for the flavorful dish, creating a complete and filling meal.
- Enhance the meal by serving Brunswick Stew with a side of pickles and coleslaw. The tangy crunch of pickles and the refreshing, creamy coleslaw balance the richness of the stew.
Recipe FAQs
The traditional combination includes shredded chicken, pork, or beef. However, feel free to use what you have available. A mix of leftover meats, such as pulled pork or shredded rotisserie chicken, works wonderfully.
Certainly! Allow the stew to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Freeze for up to three months, and when ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. For leftover stew, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can make this the way you want it. Add or remove the vegetables you want. Other veggies to consider adding for a hearty meal are bell pepper, green beans, or a frozen vegetables medley. You can also create a vegetarian version by omitting the meat and using vegetable broth.
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Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb. cooked pulled pork
- 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 ½ cups frozen lima beans
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen sliced okra
- 1 ½ cups corn
- 3 medium-sized red potatoes, diced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 14.5 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce, plus some for serving
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1-2 tsp. hot sauce, tabasco
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, stir and set on high for 4 hours or low for for 6 hours.
- Stir and serve with your favorite cornbread or crackers.
Sarah’s Notes
- You can make this the way you want it. Add or remove the vegetables you want.
- Serve this with your favorite cornbread.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- May be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
