And it’s probably already in your fridge.

It’s a tip she learned from her great aunt, who was a caterer.

With chunky potatoes, veggies, and meatwhat’s not to love about a little extra BBQ?

Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew

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I spoke with Carla about what makes this trick work, why Brunswick stew is a perfect weeknight meal.

“Historically, youre using leftover barbecue,” says Carla Hall.

“Its this tangy, slightly sweet stew, a hodge podge, almost likejambalaya.”

Bowl of Brunswick stew with spoon and parsley

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Just a spoonful brightens the overall stew by boosting the flavors of the residual sauce on the leftover meat.

“She was a caterer, too” said Hall.

“This was something that was one of those home dishes that you jazz up.

you could make it as elegant as you want.”

you’re free to even use it for quesadillas."

Depending on what you’ve got on hand, the possibilities are truly endless.