Brunswick Stew I
6 lb Stewing hen (or two 3 lb broilers) 2 lg Onions, sliced 2 c Okra, cut (optional) 4 c Fresh OR 2(l lb cans tomatoes) 2 c Lima beans, frozen 3 md Potatoes, diced 4 c Corn cut fro...
Ingredients
- 6lbstewing hen
- 2c okra, cut (optional)
- 4c fresh or
- 2(l lb cans tomatoes)
- 2c lima beans, frozen
- 3md potatoes, diced
- 4c corn cut from cob or
- 2(cans of corn, 1 lb each)
Directions
- 1
6 lb Stewing hen (or two 3 lb broilers) 2 lg Onions, sliced 2 c Okra, cut (optional) 4 c Fresh OR 2(l lb cans tomatoes) 2 c Lima beans, froz
- 2
Remove chicken and let cool
- 3
Add the vegetables to the broth and simmer uncovered until the beans and potatoes are tender
- 4
Stir occasionally to prevent scorching
- 5
Add the chicken deboned and diced, or in sections
- 6
Add the seasonings
- 7
NOTE: If canned vegetables are used, include their juices and reduce water to 2 quarts for a thin stew, and 1 quart for a thick stew
- 8
ALSO NOTE: Brunswick Stew is one of those delectable things that benefit from long, slow cooking