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Smoked Pork and Turkey Brunswick Stew (Savory, Smoky, and Not Sweet)

This Brunswick stew is built on smoked pork and turkey for deep, savory flavor. No added sugar, no ketchup taste—just real barbecue in a bowl.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Main, Side
Cuisine: Barbecue, BBQ
Servings: 6
Calories: 335kcal

Ingredients

Smoked Meats

  • 1/2 lb Smoked pulled pork chopped
  • 1/2 lb Smoked turkey diced or hand-pulled

Vegetables

  • 1 tbsp Neutral oil or bacon fat
  • 1 cup Large yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes ½-inch dice
  • 1 cup Okra sliced (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup Corn frozen
  • 1 cup Lima beans frozen

Tomato Components

  • 1 can Fire roasted Tomatoes 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 4 tsp Tomato paste

Liquid

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1½ tsp coarse black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne optional
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

Build The Base

  • Heat a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil or bacon fat.
  • Add onion and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook 7–8 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
  • Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant and slightly darkened.

Add Structure

  • Stir in potatoes, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and dry mustard.
  • Pour in chicken stock and bay leaf and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Simmer uncovered 12–15 minutes, until potatoes are just tender.

Vegetables And Tomatoes

  • Add drained tomatoes, lima beans, corn, and okra.
  • Simmer uncovered 10 minutes, allowing the stew to reduce slightly.

Add The Meats

  • Gently stir in smoked pork and turkey.
  • Add Worcestershire and apple cider vinegar.
  • Simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes. Do not boil hard.

Finish

  • Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
  • Stew should be thick, spoonable, and meat-forward.
  • Optionally, add a favorite BBQ sauce to add sweetness to your preference.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg