Brunswick Stew

This Brunswick stew, full of hearty ingredients and authentic Southern flavor, is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again. 

What Is Brunswick Stew? 

Brunswick stew is a tomato-based Southern stew made with meat and vegetables. The budget-friendly dish was originally made with small game meats, but now it is often made with chicken and pork. It is typically enhanced with condiments such as barbecue sauce and ketchup, giving it a sweet and savory flavor that’s impossible to resist.

Brunswick Stew Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this restaurant-worthy Brunswick stew recipe at home: 

• Oil: Cook the onion and celery in olive oil.
• Fresh vegetables: Onions, celery, and a green bell pepper lend fresh flavor.
• Canned vegetables: You’ll also need three cans of whole peeled tomatoes and three cans of cream style corn.
• Meat: This meaty Brunswick stew recipe requires ground pork, ground beef, and cooked chicken. 
• Sauces and seasonings: Ketchup, hickory-flavored barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper lend tons of flavor. 

How to Make Brunswick Stew

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Brunswick stew: 

1. Cook the onion and celery, mix in the ground meat, and cook until brown and crumbly.
2. Add the chicken, tomatoes, sauces and seasonings, and the whole green pepper. 
3. Cook on low until thickened. Stir in the corn, then continue cooking until thicker.
4. Remove the green pepper and chop it or return it to the stew. 

What to Serve With Brunswick Stew

Since this hearty Brunswick stew recipe is chock-full of plenty of meat and vegetables, it works as a meal all on its own. However, you might consider pairing the stew with cornbread or crusty bread to soak up all those delicious juices. For instance: 

• Grandmother’s Buttermilk Cornbread 
• French Baguettes
• Classic Dinner Rolls

How to Store Brunswick Stew 

Allow your leftover Brunswick stew to cool, then transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. 

Can You Freeze Brunswick Stew? 

Yes, you can freeze Brunswick stew for up to three months (make sure to leave a little space at the top of the container to account for expansion). Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“My family and I absolutely loved this,” says Tabbi Cobb. “I added one can of diced tomatoes with jalapeños and a little extra BBQ sauce.” 

“Excellent,” says Lynn Chambers. “I made this and carried it to a church potluck. They were fighting over the last spoonful. I get requests for it anytime we have a get together. One of the best things about Brunswick Stew is that it can be adjusted according to what you have in your pantry.”

“Delicious,” raves Hillary Reichwald. “I used leftover pulled pork instead of ground pork. My husband says it’s a keeper.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams