Ingredients for Drago's Brunswick Stew
- 1 (3 1/2-4 pound) broiler-fryer chicken
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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How to Make Drago's Brunswick Stew
- Place the whole chicken and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt in a large Dutch oven.
- Add enough water to completely cover the chicken.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and reserve the broth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Once cool enough to handle, remove the skin from the chicken and discard.
- Remove the meat from the bones and shred the chicken. Set aside.
- Skim any excess fat from the reserved broth.
- Return the broth to the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the broth reduces to approximately 2 cups.
- Add the cubed potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, drained lima beans, and chopped onion. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, frozen corn, and any optional ingredients (see below).
- Simmer for 10 more minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Optional additions: Consider adding 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
35g
Carbs
7g
