Mrs Wilkes Boarding House Brunswick Stew

Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House Brunswick Stew is the ultimate comfort food, steeped in Southern tradition and bursting with hearty flavors. This rich, slow-simmered stew combines tender shredded chicken, smoky pork shoulder, and savory smoked sausage with a medley of vibrant vegetables, including potatoes, corn, lima beans, and tomatoes. Enhanced with a tangy blend of apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, this soul-warming dish achieves a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky notes. Cooked low and slow for hours, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a thick and satisfying stew. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it's a must-try recipe that pairs wonderfully with cornbread or buttery biscuits for a true Southern dining experience. "Brunswick stew recipe," "Southern comfort food," and "hearty chicken stew" are just a few of the key takeaways that make this recipe one to bookmark!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds bone-in chicken
• 1 pound smoked pork shoulder
• 1 pound smoked sausage
• 3 medium russet potatoes
• 1 large yellow onion
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 2 cups frozen lima beans
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 6 cups water or chicken stock

Directions

Step 1

Place the bone-in chicken in a large stockpot and add water or chicken stock to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain the cooking liquid and return it to the pot. Discard any solids.

Step 3

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, shredding it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bones and skin.

Step 4

Add the smoked pork shoulder and smoked sausage to the pot. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes to infuse the broth with their flavors.

Step 5

Meanwhile, peel and dice the potatoes and chop the onion. Add them to the pot along with the shredded chicken, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, and lima beans.

Step 6

Stir in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.

Step 7

Simmer the stew uncovered over low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The stew should thicken and develop rich flavors over time.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve warm with cornbread or biscuits on the side for a classic Southern meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6836.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8256.7

Total Fat 505.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 153.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 2102.4mg	0%
Sodium 11661.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 364.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.2g	0%
Total Sugars 111.5g
Protein 545.9g	0%

Vitamin D 90.7IU	0%
Calcium 981.9mg	0%
Iron 59.6mg	0%
Potassium 14797.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 17.8%