Chef John's Hearty Brunswick Stew

1. 1

   Gather your ingredients.

2. 2

   Add the sliced bacon to a dry soup pot and cook over medium-high heat until browned and almost fully rendered.

3. 3

   When the bacon is about halfway cooked, push it to the edges of the pot and place the pork chop in the center. Cook until lightly browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Remove the pork chop, then add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and brown on each side. Browning is optional, but it will add more flavor.

5. 5

   Remove the chicken. When the bacon is finished cooking, add the onions and the salt. Cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. If the pot gets too hot, reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the diced tomatoes and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pot. Increase the heat to high, bring to a simmer, then stir in the garlic powder and black pepper.

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   Return the browned pork chop and chicken thighs to the pot, along with any accumulated juices and the water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, or low, to maintain a steady, gentle simmer. Simmer until the meat is very tender and falls off the bone, about 1 1/2 hours.

8. 8

   Remove the meat from the pot and transfer it to a bowl until cool enough to handle. Separate the meat from the bones and skin, and add the meat back to the pot.

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   Add the corn, lima beans, okra, red pepper, and potatoes, and stir to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed.

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    Stir in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Let the pot return to a simmer (you can raise the heat to speed this up, then reduce it back to medium-low to maintain a simmer).

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    Simmer until the potatoes are tender and everything is cooked to your liking, about 30 minutes more. Add water or chicken broth if the stew seems too thick, but remember it should be fairly thick.

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    When done, stir in the vinegar. Taste and adjust the salt, if needed.

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    Serve with green onions and enjoy!

• Calories 397.38 kcal — Moderate 20%
• Protein 20.65 g ↗ Good Source 41%
• Carbohydrate 51.53 g 19%
• Total Fat 12.19 g — Moderate 16%
• Saturated Fat 4.53 g ▲ High 23%
• Trans Fat 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Cholesterol 46.39 mg — Moderate 15%
• Sodium 1201.27 mg ▲ High 52%
• Dietary Fiber 11.89 g ↗ Good Source 42%
• Total Sugars 16.42 g --
• Added Sugars 7.54 g — Moderate 15%
• Calcium 168.08 mg — Moderate 13%
• Iron 2.94 mg — Moderate 16%
• Potassium 856.65 mg — Moderate 18%
• Vitamin A 48.9 mcg ⌄ Low Source 5%
• Vitamin C 72.25 mg ↗ Good Source 80%
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ⌄ Low Source 0%

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Corn 🌽
• Tomatoes 🍅
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅