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Wonderful Brunswick Stew

"The thickest, most Wonderful Brunswick Stew you've ever had. Those of you who've never had Brunswick Stew will just die if you've had it before, you won't believe it. Old family recipe and the best stew around!!!"
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds ground pork
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
  • 1 (3 pound) whole cooked chicken, deboned and shredded
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup hickory flavored barbecue sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 3 (14.75 ounce) cans cream style corn

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Stockpot

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, and saute the onions and celery until soft. Mix in the pork and beef, and cook until evenly browned. Do not drain.
  2. Transfer the pork and beef mixture to a large stock pot over low heat. Stir in the shredded chicken, tomatoes and their liquid, ketchup, and barbeque sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Place the whole green pepper into the mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 hours, or until thickened.
  3. Stir the cream style corn into the stew mixture. Continue cooking 1 hour, or to desired consistency. Remove the green pepper; chop and return to the stew or discard.