Brunswick Stew Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many people will a gallon of Brunswick stew feed? ›

Brunswick, Georgia, claims to be the place of origin for Brunswick stew. A twenty-five-gallon iron pot outside that coastal town bears a plaque declaring it to be the vessel in which this favorite southern food was first cooked in 1898.

What can you do to make stew more flavorful? Finish it with fresh herbs, of course! Except for thyme, herbs lose their flavor as they simmer. So add dried spices at the beginning of the cooking time and fresh spices (like parsley, dill, tarragon or rosemary) at the end to add a punch of fresh flavor.

Just as you can do with any soup, you can add a little flour and water, mix it up and then slowly add it to your stew. This should help thicken it up if you happen to add too much liquid.

In other words, if you're cooking for 10 people, you'll want at least five pounds of meat total.

It will keep for up to 3 or 4 days. Reheat before serving.

Virginians think Georgia's stew is too spicy; also, it's full of smoked pork, which is merely an option in Virginia. Georgians find Virginia's stew mushy and thick; theirs is more liquid, with identifiable chunks of vegetables and meat. In Georgia, Brunswick stew almost always contains peas; in Virginia, almost never.

Thankfully, people in North Carolina have the knowledge and desire to make proper Brunswick stew. It stays on the menu at barbecue joints, especially those in the Piedmont. As a New York Times reporter observed in 1993, we Carolina folk are busy eating Brunswick stew while Virginia and Georgia simply argue over it.

What adds richness to a stew? ›

If were talking while it's being made; garlic, onion, various herbs, “horse chester sauce” tomato paste, stone ground mustard, or even a small splash of A1 sauce will all “rich up” the broth. So will sauteing the veggies in butter before adding to the stew.

Use paprika to add rich flavor and coloring to beef stew

You can season beef using a dry rub or adding it to a marinade. Adding paprika to hot oil will intensify the flavor and enhance the aroma of the stew. Smoked paprika, or Spanish paprika, is a luxurious spice due to its scent, vibrant color, and flavor.

If your dish is a little too sweet, try rounding out the sweetness by adding flavors or ingredients that are sour, bitter, or spicy. It may be obvious not to add more sweet ingredients, but you should also stay away from salty ones since they actually bring out the sweetness in food.

Brunswick stew is a Southern dish that features beans, vegetables, and meat in a tomato base. Early Brunswick stews were often made with squirrel, rabbit, and even opossum. The thinking was to use whatever was local and easily available (much like today).

What's the Difference Between Brunswick Stew and Burgoo? There's little difference between the two dishes, but ingredients will vary depending on the locale. One difference is the mutton or lamb used in many areas of Kentucky. Brunswick stew does not typically contain lamb.

Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes at medium-low. Makes 8 servings of about 1 cup each.

1 gallon = 16 cups. There are 16 servings (1 cup each) and 8 two-cup servings in the jug. So, there are 16 servings (each serving being 1 cup) in the 1-gallon jug.

Make your meal better with sides

With XL-sized sides — a gallon each — it's possible to feed 20 to 25 people, and options can be scaled up from there. Some of the side options you might consider include: Mashed potatoes and gravy. Barbecued beans.