Slow-Cooker Brunswick Stew
The origin of Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew is much debated. Both Brunswick County, in Virginia and Brunswick County in Georgia claim to be the originators of the stew back in the 1800s. Regardless of its origin, however, it's a staple meal in most Southern households.
This tomato-based stew contains butter beans (also known as lima beans), sweetcorn, potatoes and poultry or meat. In modern times, Brunswick Stew normally contains chicken, but traditionally, the meat used would either be squirrel or rabbit. One of the most unique things about Brunswick Stew is that every family makes it differently based on what you were brought up with, so there's s no 'right' or 'wrong' way to make it.
Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew is traditionally made in a large cast iron pot, cooked over fire for 24 hours or more and served for a large group of people. It's often used as fundraiser for local rotary or boy scout clubs. This is a smaller, at-home version of the popular Brunswick Stew recipe.
This tomato-based stew contains butter beans (also known as lima beans), sweetcorn, potatoes and poultry or meat. In modern times, Brunswick Stew normally contains chicken, but traditionally, the meat used would either be squirrel or rabbit. One of the most unique things about Brunswick Stew is that every family makes it differently based on what you were brought up with, so there's s no 'right' or 'wrong' way to make it.
Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew is traditionally made in a large cast iron pot, cooked over fire for 24 hours or more and served for a large group of people. It's often used as fundraiser for local rotary or boy scout clubs. This is a smaller, at-home version of the popular Brunswick Stew recipe.
Servings 6 people
Calories 520kcal
Ingredients
- 1.3 kg chicken breasts
- 1 litre chicken stock
- 1 large white onion diced
- 2 white potatoes diced - please specify approx. weight in grams?
- 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 400 g can butter/lima beans drained
- 400 g can sweetcorn drained
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker and top with the chicken broth.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken and shred it, before returning it to the slow cooker and giving it a good stir.
- Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- The meat will take between 6-8 hours to cook, so remember to check it at regular intervals.
- Brunswick Stew freezes well, so if you can't eat it all, store it in a freezer-safe container for later!
- Make sure you allow the stew to cool down for 10-15 minutes before serving, as it'll be pretty hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal