Brunswick Stew

I totally forgot I still had some Brunswick stew in my freezer, so it was an easy grab when our weather got a little chilly! It is such a hardy stew with chicken, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, corn, and butter beans. I still have one more container which I may save for the Kentucky Derby.

Many years ago, our family was always invited to a Derby party. It was great fun with outrageous hats and friendly betting on our favorite horses. My parents always bet on a horse with a fun name, usually with some sort of alcohol theme. Think Butterscotch or Temperance! I went for Hot Rod Charlie in honor of my dad and his belief he was hot! Do I hear an amen from those who knew my dad?!

The main dish each year was the Kentucky burgoo which featured chicken, stew meat, pork shoulder and many of the same vegetables as in the Brunswick stew. I opted to do the stew first since the recipe only served ten, or three frozen containers later for the two of us!

I do promise to be traditional and make burgoo one of these years! I guess I better have a Derby party!