Brunswick Stew

This is a hearty stew that is a real crowd-pleaser, which is good because it makes a ton! It freezes well though, so you can keep extra on hand throughout the winter.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings 12

Author thewanderingrd

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless
4 oz. bacon, chopped
2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
1 t. black pepper
1 t. red pepper (or to taste)
1 1/2 T. salt (or to taste)
28 oz. tomatoes, crushed
32 oz. lima beans, drained
33 oz. corn, drained
2 sticks salted butter

Instructions

Chop potatoes; set aside. Chop onions, set aside. Combine spices in a small bowl.
Put chicken in a large stockpot. Cover with water and bring to a boil; cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken falls apart.
Add potatoes, onions and spices. Boil for 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes and boil for 5 minutes.
Add lima beans and corn and cook for 5 minutes.
Add butter and simmer for 30 minutes.