Description
Craving a bowl of Southern comfort? This Authentic Brunswick Stew is the ultimate one-pot meal packed with smoky pulled pork, tender chicken, sweet corn, creamy lima beans, and hearty potatoes. All simmered in a tomato-rich broth with a kiss of brown sugar and spice. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this hearty dish brings big flavor and nostalgia to your table. Ideal for easy dinners, meal prep, or freezing for later—this is one of those timeless recipes you’ll come back to all year long. Great for fall meals, winter soups, and comforting dinner ideas when you need something warm and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups cooked pulled pork
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 1/2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 1/2 cups lima beans
2 cups diced potatoes
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and golden.
2. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Add potatoes, corn, and lima beans. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Add pulled pork and shredded chicken to the pot. Stir to combine and reduce heat to low.
4. Mix in apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Let the stew simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing flavors to meld.
6. Serve hot with parsley garnish, if desired.
Notes
Use a mix of pulled pork and rotisserie chicken for ultimate flavor and convenience.
This stew thickens as it sits—add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup & Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: brunswick stew, southern stew, pulled pork stew, comfort food, easy dinner recipe