Brunswick stew
noun
Bruns·wick stew
ˈbrənz-(ˌ)wik- 
: a stew made of vegetables and usually two meats (such as chicken and squirrel)
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Another editor said this would be good in a dish like Brunswick stew where the spicy-smoky balance is needed.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
The town is also widely touted as the birthplace of Brunswick stew, an iconic Southern dish.
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Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
The tradition drew political leaders of every stripe to mingle with thousands of constituents enjoying the famous pork barbecue and Brunswick stew.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
The town is also widely touted as the birthplace of Brunswick stew, an iconic Southern dish.
—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
The tradition drew political leaders of every stripe to mingle with thousands of constituents enjoying the famous pork barbecue and Brunswick stew.
—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Brunswick stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brunswick%20stew. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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