Brunswick Stew Recipe from St. Simon Isle, Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia

This is the original pot the first Brunswick Stew was made in.  It is a popular Southern recipe that originated on St. Simons Island, Georgia, on July 2, 1898.

Brunswick Stew

1 1/2 pounds chicken cut into bite size pieces

1/2 pound pork cut into bite size pieces

Paprika to taste

1/4 cup butter

2 medium size onions sliced

1 medium size green pepper, diced

3 cups water, 2 cups canned tomatoes, undrained

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 cups whole kernel corn

1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima bans

6 tablespoons flour

Sprinkle chicken and pork with paprika.  Heat butter in a large saucepan; add chicken and pork and brown on all sides.  Add onion and green pepper and cook until onion is transparent.  Add water, tomatoes, parsley, and sauces.  Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.  Add corn and lima beans; cook 20 minutes longer.  Blend flour with a little cold water and gradually stir into stew; cook 10 minutes longer.  Serves 4 to 6

Photo: Ronald Monteleon

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