For a richer flavor, consider browning the meat in bacon fat instead of olive oil. Adjust the amount of barbecue sauce to your preference for smokiness and sweetness. If you don't have fresh okra, frozen okra works perfectly well in this recipe. Bone-in chicken adds more flavor to the stew; you can shred the chicken meat and return it to the pot before serving. This stew tastes even better the next day, as the flavors meld together.
Traditional Kentucky Burgoo
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PREP TIME1 hrs
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COOK TIME2 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS30
A hearty and deeply flavorful stew, this Burgoo is a Kentucky tradition, perfect for gatherings or a comforting family meal. Rich with meats and vegetables, simmered to perfection in a smoky, tangy broth.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate21 g
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Cholesterol83 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium636 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Heat olive oil in an 8-quart pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. (5 minutes)
02
Step
15 mins
Brown the pork and beef cubes in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Set aside. (15 minutes)
03
Step
1 hrs
Stir in chicken broth, chicken pieces, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. (1 hour)
04
Step
10 mins
Stir in the stewed tomatoes, barbecue sauce, green beans, okra, corn, onion, green bell pepper, celery, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce. (10 minutes)
05
Step
1 hrs
Bring the stew back to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 more hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. (1 hour)
06
StepRemove and discard bay leaves before serving. Ladle the Burgoo into bowls and serve hot.
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Miles Heathcote
May 21, 2025Easy to follow and delicious. I substituted sweet potatoes for regular potatoes and it was still amazing!
Keshaun Gislason
Apr 23, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The depth of flavor is incredible, and it's a great way to use up vegetables from the garden.
Ted Stanton
Mar 26, 2025I made this for a Derby Day party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it. I added a bit more hot sauce for some extra kick.