Brunswick Stew

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 8 oz pulled pork (pre-cooked)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen lima beans
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves; set aside.
2. 2Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
3. 3In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
4. 4Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
5. 5Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. 6Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
7. 7Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and tomato sauce; stir to combine.
8. 8Add the Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce if using.
9. 9Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
10. 10Stir in the pulled pork, frozen lima beans, and frozen corn.
11. 11Simmer uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the stew has thickened.
12. 12Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or hot sauce if desired. Serve hot.