A tantalizing mix of slow-smoked meats, hearty greens, and savory spices, simmered to perfection in a mouthwatering barbecue sauce are all elements on this BBQ Joint Stew.
I really like recipes that spring from practicality and this stew is a shining instance of that. Most folk name this Brunswick Stew, however name it no matter you need! It’s fully scrumptious.
On the first signal of chill within the air, BBQ joints right here within the South begin cranking out this scrumptious stew. It helps them burn up any leftover shredded pork and hen that they might have. By mixing of their signature bbq sauce (my No. 5 signature bbq sauce recipe is in my cookbook in case you want one) and no matter greens they’ve available, they’ll end up a flavorful and filling stew in contrast to some other.
So at this time I’m going to point out you the way easy that is to make in your individual dwelling. I’ll present you the way I did it utilizing what I had available however be at liberty to make this stew within the spirit it was created by modifying it to make use of no matter you’ve gotten available at your own home.
Why You’ll Love BBQ Joint Stew:
- Flavorful Fusion: BBQ Joint Stew combines the wealthy smokiness of barbecue with the heartiness of a stew, leading to a singular and irresistible taste mixture.
- Simple to Modify: This stew options no matter meats you’ve gotten, no matter veggies you like…it’s a very customizable template!
- Sturdy and Comforting: The savory spices and sturdy barbecue sauce infuse the stew with a deep, comforting style that warms each the physique and the soul, making it an ideal consolation meals alternative.
Components You Want:
You’ll want: Bottle of BBQ Sauce (your desire), 2 cans entire kernel corn, onion, entire fryer, potatoes, and about two cups of vegetable or bean of your alternative (I’m utilizing frozen child limas).
I’m simply utilizing hen however you need to use hen, pork, no matter you’ve gotten. You may as well purchase a rotisserie hen in the event you like and simply use canned broth. See how straightforward that is to change?
Tips on how to Make BBQ Joint Stew
Cowl your hen with water and add your onion. Cook dinner it til it cries uncle, or not less than stops placing up a battle.
Then take away hen from broth. Let cool whilst you proceed making the stew.
Right here is our broth, all wealthy and great. You don’t need to make your individual, although. You might be welcome to simply stew some hen breasts till finished in canned broth in the event you like. For those who go that route, I’d say you want about 32 ounces (4 to 5 cups or so). Don’t stress over actual portions, simply eyeball it and belief your intestine.
Trusting my intestine has served me higher than I might ever let you know. I’ll write about that one in every of lately.
To that broth that’s left add two cans of drained entire kernel corn.
No matter was on sale final time you bought groceries can be fantastic as a result of corn can’t learn so it has no concept if it’s a generic or identify model.
All of it acts the identical in bbq joint stew.
Peel and chop up your potatoes.
Add in your beans and/or different greens. I’m utilizing frozen child lima beans.
Now add in an entire bottle of bbq sauce.
I’m utilizing this type as a result of Greenback Basic had it after I despatched my husband to purchase some.
My favourite bbq sauce is the one I developed myself, Outdated No. 5, and the recipe for it’s in my cookbook in the event you’d just like the recipe and form of shaggy dog story behind it.
I make it each few months in an enormous previous batch after which can it. The factor is, I often find yourself giving half of it away as items and the remainder we eat immediately on pork chops, hen, and many others, so I don’t have any available to point out you at this time.
Oh, in the event you like your stew on the spicier aspect, use spicier bbq sauce in your bbq joint stew.
Take away your hen from the bone and shred it properly. Add it again to the pot.
Season with salt and pepper and simmer, stirring typically, for about half an hour, or till veggies are finished all the way in which
(I used these frozen limas so that they want a full thirty minutes).
Tips on how to Serve your Stew
Serve scorching with saltine crackers, or a crusty bread. And be prepared to return for seconds!
BBQ Joint Stew

Components
- 1 bottle bbq sauce
- 2 cans entire kernel corn, drained
- 1-2 cups child lima beans (or no matter beans you need to use)
- 1 entire fryer
- 3-4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and chopped (use extra potatoes in the event you want stew to go additional)
- 1 onion, chopped
- salt and pepper to style (I begin with a teaspoon of every however at all times find yourself including twice that!)
Directions
- Place fryer in inventory pot and canopy with water. Add chopped onion. Cook dinner over medium warmth for about an hour, or till absolutely finished and collapse tender. Take away hen from inventory and put aside to chill. Add all different elements to inventory and stir properly. Debone and shred hen and add again to pot. Add in Salt and Pepper. Convey to a low boil and scale back warmth to simmer, stirring typically, for about half an hour or till greens are absolutely cooked. Style and add extra salt and pepper if wanted (I like a LOT of pepper in mine).
- *That is glorious with a little bit of scorching sauce.
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