Where Brunswick stew originated causes heated discussions in the South.

Supporters on both sides hotly dispute which state possesses bragging rights.

Huge batches simmer for hours, resulting in a thick stew that’s eaten with a fork.

Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew

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Virginians serve it as a main dish with bread on the side.

In Georgia, the stew is more tomato- and barbecue-based, and usually includes barbecued pork and chicken.

Packed with protein and lots of veggies, this stick-to-your bonesstewis ideal for the colder months.

can diced tomatoes

1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce

1cupbarbecue sauce

1/2teaspoonhot sauce

2cupsfrozen whole kernel corn

1(10-oz.)

package frozen baby lima beans

1(0.75-lb.)

package barbecued pork

2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and paprika.

Remove chicken, reserving drippings in Dutch oven.

Skin and bone chicken.

Cut meat into bite-size pieces.

Add onion and green pepper to reserved drippings in Dutch oven; saute until tender.

Add corn and next 3 ingredients; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.