Brunswick Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped (use bell peppers for milder))
• 8 ounces okra (chopped (optional))
• 1 pound potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 12 ounces lima beans (canned is fine)
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 30 ounces diced tomatoes (2 cans, or use fresh chopped)
• 1 cup bbq sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth (or use vegetable broth)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste - Tabasco is great here)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
• 1 pound pulled pork

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pot to medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno peppers, okra and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

3. 3

   Add the lima beans, corn, diced tomatoes, bbq sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, hot sauce, cayenne, thyme, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes (or longer, if needed) to let the flavors develop and the vegetables to cook through. You can simmer longer if you'd like. Taste and adjust for salt, pepper and hot sauce.

5. 5

   Add the chopped chicken and pulled pork. Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.