🍲 Soul-Satisfying Burgoo Recipe for Large Gatherings
If you’re ready for a culinary adventure that transcends time and tantalizes taste buds, let’s embark on the journey of crafting the legendary Burgoo! Originating from the high seas in the 17th century, this savory stew has evolved into a Southern masterpiece, with Owensboro, Kentucky, proudly claiming the title of the burgoo universe’s center. 🌍✨
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Broiler Chickens |
| 2 | Beef Shank |
| 12 cups | Water |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Pepper |
| 6 slices | Bacon |
| 2 cans | Tomatoes (undrained) |
| 1 | Potato, diced |
| 2 | Carrots, sliced |
| 1 | Onion, chopped |
| 1 stalk | Celery, chopped |
| 1 | Green Pepper, diced |
| 2 tbsp | Dark Brown Sugar |
| 1/4 tsp | Red Pepper |
| 4 | Whole Cloves |
| 2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 1 | Bay Leaf |
| 2 cups | Corn, kernels scraped from cobs |
| 1/4 cups | Butter Beans (undrained) |
| 4 cups | Frozen Cut Okra |
| 2/3 cup | Unbleached All-Purpose Flour |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 327.9
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70.4mg
- Sodium: 583.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.8g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Sugar: 6.2g
- Protein: 27.3g
Instructions:
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In a mighty 10-quart Dutch oven or stock pot, unite the forces of broiler chickens, beef shank, water, salt, and pepper. 🍗🥩💦
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Cover this cauldron of goodness and let it simmer until the meat achieves tenderness, which usually takes about 1 hour. 🕰️
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As the scents waft through the air, remove the chicken and beef from the broth, cherishing the liquid gold that remains. Bid farewell to bones and skin, cubing the beef and chicken into delectable bites. 🍖🔪
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Enter the stage: bacon! Cook it until crisp, reserving its flavorful drippings. Crumble the bacon into crispy bits, setting it aside for the grand finale. 🥓🔥
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Return to the Dutch oven, enriching the reserved broth with the charm of cubed beef, undrained tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, green pepper, sugar, red pepper, cloves, garlic, and the mystical bay leaf. 🌶️🍅🥔
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Cover this symphony and let it simmer for another hour, stirring the concoction with anticipation. Bid adieu to cloves and bay leaf as they’ve imparted their essence. 🍲
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With a swift and skilled hand, make cuts down the center of each row of corn kernels, scraping them off the cobs. 🌽✨
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Introduce corn, cubed chicken, undrained beans, and the vibrant okra to the Dutch oven; let the flavors dance for a harmonious 20 minutes. 🍲💃
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A moment of alchemy unfolds as you blend flour and the reserved bacon drippings, introducing this enchanting mixture to the bubbling stew. Watch as the elixir thickens, reaching the perfect consistency. 🌌🥓
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Taste the magic, adjusting salt to your liking. Garnish this masterpiece with a sprinkle of parsley and serve it hot, accompanied by freshly baked baking powder biscuits. 🍞🌿
In every steaming bowl, you’ll find not just a meal but a story, a tradition that spans centuries and seas. Burgoo is more than a stew; it’s a celebration of flavors, a testament to patience, and a feast fit for the grandest gatherings. So, gather your kin, stir the pot, and let the aroma of Burgoo weave its enchantment through your home. Enjoy the warmth and richness of this culinary legacy! 🏡🍲✨
