Name: Traditional Kentucky Burgoo
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound cubed pork shoulder roast; 1 pound cubed beef stew meat; 4 cups chicken broth; 1.5 pounds bone-in chicken parts (thighs or drumsticks); 2 cups diced potatoes; 1 cup diced carrots; 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce; 1 cup green beans, trimmed; 1 cup diced okra; 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen); 0.75 cup diced onion; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 0.5 cup diced celery; 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste

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.

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Heat olive oil in an 8-quart pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. (5 minutes)

02 Step

Recipe View 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

Recipe View 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

Recipe View 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

Recipe View 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 Step

Recipe View Remove and discard bay leaves before serving. Ladle the Burgoo into bowls and serve hot.

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.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (3)

Miles Heathcote
May 21, 2025
Easy to follow and delicious. I substituted sweet potatoes for regular potatoes and it was still amazing!
Keshaun Gislason
Apr 23, 2025
This 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, 2025
I 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.

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