Smoky Meat & Vegetable Brunswick Stew

Smoky Meat & Vegetable Brunswick Stew

(A heartier take on the Southern classic, featuring multiple meats, extra vegetables, and deep smoky flavors.)

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Ingredients

Meats:

• 1 lb pulled pork (smoked or slow-cooked)
• 1 lb shredded chicken (rotisserie or slow-cooked)
• ½ lb beef brisket (cubed or shredded)
• ½ lb smoked sausage (sliced)
• 4 slices bacon (chopped)

Vegetables:

• 1 large onion (diced)
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 3 stalks celery (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups potatoes (diced)
• 1 cup okra (sliced)
• 1 cup lima beans
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1 cup fire-roasted tomatoes (diced)

Broth & Seasonings:

• 6 cups chicken broth (or a mix of chicken & beef broth)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt (to taste)

Thickener:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour (for slight thickening)

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Instructions

1. Cook the Bacon & Sausage:

   • In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
   • In the same pot, brown smoked sausage for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • Add butter to the pot. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes for 5 minutes.
   • Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute.

3. Build the Stew Base:

   • Pour in chicken broth, tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
   • Add thyme, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and bay leaves.
   • Stir well and bring to a simmer.

4. Add the Meats:

   • Stir in pulled pork, shredded chicken, brisket, and sausage.
   • Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add Final Vegetables:

   • Stir in corn, lima beans, and okra.
   • Simmer for 10 more minutes until vegetables are tender.

6. Final Touches & Serve:

   • Remove bay leaves.
   • Adjust seasoning with salt and more vinegar if needed.
   • Stir in crispy bacon before serving.

7. Enjoy!

   • Serve hot with cornbread, biscuits, or crusty bread.

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Why This Version Stands Out?

✅ More meats (pork, chicken, brisket, sausage, bacon) for deep, smoky flavors
✅ Extra vegetables (okra, lima beans, potatoes, carrots, corn) for better texture & nutrition
✅ Perfectly balanced tangy & smoky broth (apple cider vinegar + Worcestershire + fire-roasted tomatoes)

Would you like a spicier version or a slow-cooker adaptation? 😊

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