Brunswick stew, learned in Georgia

The South taught me this one. I make a big pot and share it down the street.

Brunswick stew is a Southern dish that has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. It is believed to have originated in the coastal town of Brunswick, Georgia, hence its name. The stew is typically made with a combination of chicken, pork, tomatoes, corn, and lima beans, all slow cooked together in a savory broth. It is one of my husband's favorites, so I decided to get creative with it. You can't really improve on a centuries-old tradition, but some sofrito and Adobo wouldn't hurt, would it?

§ Ingredients

Yields 12–16 servings

• 2 teaspoons hot sauce (Tabasco)
• 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ lb. boneless pork roast
• 1 ½ lbs. chicken cutlets
• 8 cups low-salt chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups finely diced yellow onion
• 6 minced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke
• ¼ cup Adobo (Goya®)
• 2 tablespoons of Sofrito
• 2 tablespoons of mojo
• 1 18-ounce bottle of Carolina mustard-style BBQ sauce
• 1 cup Fox Brothers BBQ Vinegar sauce (or Carolina Style BBQ Vinegar Sauce)
• 32 oz chicken stock
• 36 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups baby lima or butter beans
• 3 cups yellow corn kernels

§ Instructions · Let's get cooking

1. 01Line a baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
2. 02Season the chicken and the pork lightly with Adobo and moisten the chicken cutlets with the 2 tablespoons of Mojo.
3. 03Wrap the chicken completely, but loosely for breathing in aluminum foil.
4. 04Wrap the pork loin completely but loosely for breathing in aluminum foil.
5. 05Place the wrapped chicken and pork on the baking pan.
6. 06Bake the chicken cutlets for approximately 45 minutes; they cook quicker than the pork.
7. 07Cook the pork for approximately one hour.
8. 08Remove the chicken, drain and break the chicken apart; set aside.
9. 09Once the pork is cooked, usually another 15 minutes or so, remove, break the meat apart, and set aside.
10. 10Heat olive oil in a large stockpot.
11. 11Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes.
12. 12Add Worcestershire sauce, allspice, salt, pepper, liquid smoke, and hot sauce.
13. 13Stir well to blend in the spices and cook for about 5 minutes.
14. 14Stir in both the Carolina mustard and BBQ sauces.
15. 15Incorporate the chicken and pork, making sure they are well covered with the spices and sauces.
16. 16Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
17. 17Pour in the chicken stock and let simmer for another 10 minutes.
18. 18Mix in the canned and fresh tomatoes, corn, and beans.
19. 19Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered on medium-low heat for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally to blend the ingredients thoroughly.

¡Buen provecho! Y'all enjoy now!