A hearty stew made of beef, chicken, and pork, plus, potatoes, corn, lima beans, and okra.
I follow the diehard rule of using (at least) three meats in my Kentucky Burgoo recipe, opting for tender pork, smoky bacon, and affordable, juicy boneless/skinless chicken thighs. Traditionally you might also see beef in the mix, along with bone-in/skin on chicken pieces. But for my time and money, choosing between pork and beef is usually the best way to go.
Makes 8 to 10 servings
How do you burgoo?
I follow the diehard rule of using (at least) three meats in my Kentucky Burgoo recipe, opting for tender pork, smoky bacon, and affordable, juicy boneless/skinless chicken thighs. Traditionally you might also see beef in the mix, along with bone-in/skin on chicken pieces. But for my time and money, choosing between pork and beef is usually the best way to go.
Traditional Kentucky stew using three different wild game meats
A hearty stew made of beef, chicken, and pork, plus, potatoes, corn, lima beans, and okra.
Burgoo hails from Kentucky, where it was originally made with an assortment of game and livestock cooked in giant cauldrons known as burgoo kettles. It's a classic Southern stew, made in huge quantities over a smoldering fire.
A Kentucky Derby favorite, Kentucky burgoo stew, with pork, beef chuck, and chicken for meat, and corn, carrots, onion, celery, and lima beans. Perfect for Derby Day!
Burgoo hails from Kentucky, where it was originally made with an assortment of game and livestock cooked in giant cauldrons known as burgoo kettles. It's a classic Southern stew, made in huge quantities over a smoldering fire.
A hearty stew made of beef, chicken, and pork, plus, potatoes, corn, lima beans, and okra.
This Kentucky-based stew is thick and hearty with various proteins and vegetables that simmer for a long time until tender and rich in flavor. Burgoo has stood the test of time because it not only uses pantry staples and inexpensive ingredients, including game meats and starchy veggies, but also serves a large group of people. Our version simmers beef chuck, chicken thighs and pork sausage until fork-tender and juicy. There’s also a generous portion of corn, potatoes and beans, as well as Worcestershire sauce to add umami and depth to the stew. We love this burgoo even more the next day once the flavors have had time to meld.
This easy burgoo recipe has chicken, pork, beef, corn, lima beans, and potatoes that simmer into a hearty big-batch stew.
This spring time stew is a must have at any Derby party! Traditionally made with pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, I've added more veggies and lightened the meat. The best part: This is a slow cooker recipe, so the burgoo will be ready when the horses are loading into the gate.
A slow cooked stew with beef, pork, chicken, and vegetables usually made over an open flame in large batches for community gatherings, this recipe is a scaled down version made in the slow cooker.
"If gumbo is the national stew of Cajun country, burgoo is the stew of Kentucky," Ronni Lundy asserts in her book _Shuck Beans, Stack Cakes, and Honest Fried Chicken._ Because the stew is made in many different ways with a variety of ingredients, the "Burgoo Song" by Robert Myles claims, "You can toss in almost anything that ever walked or flew." Many early recipes for burgoo include squirrel in addition to chicken, beef, and pork. In Kentucky, Anderson County, which hosts its Burgoo Festival every September, is known as the burgoo capital of the world. Arenzville, Illinois, makes a similar claim. But the French lay claim to the basic concept of burgoo, and it's conceivable that the word _burgoo_ arose somehow from the French _ragout_ (pronounced ra-goo), also a term describing a stew. Burgoo makers agree • Burgoo should be made in stages: cook the meat first, and then add the vegetables. • No less than 4—6 hours should be devoted to making burgoo. Some recipes call for a 24-hour cooking period. • Burgoo should contain more than one meat. • Burgoo should be prepared outdoors over an open fire.
A hearty stew made of beef, chicken, and pork, plus, potatoes, corn, lima beans, and okra.
Along with a variety of fresh vegetables, burgoos usually include a mixture of mutton, beef, pork, or poultry. Both sausage links and pork shoulder bring immaculate richness our Kentucky Slow-Cooker Burgoo.
A delicious and hearty stew, burgoo is a regional favorite.
For many years Tandy Ellis, the Kentucky wit and raconteur, ran a daily column in the Louisville _Courier-Journal_. It was considered quite an honor to be invited to his sanctum (Rambeau Flats) at his home in Ghent, Kentucky. Once, when I published a recipe for burgoo which called for cabbage, he took exception and sent me his own version of this distinctive Kentucky dish. He wrote: "I have been asked many times for my recipe for burgoo, especially for home use. I learned to make burgoo from Gus Jaubert of Lexington, and from several of the other old-time makers of Kentucky burgoo. I trailed with Gus Jaubert on one occasion when he went to Ohio and served 10,000 people. He had one kettle that held 600 gallons. I have made burgoo for several meetings. My recipe to serve at the home for about 8 people* follows":
A Kentucky Favorite, Burgoo is a thick stew that is slow cooked to perfection. With a few simple swaps, this recipe is a low carb twist on the classic.
Burgoo, likely a combination of bulgur and ragout, is a thick stew most closely related to the Brunswick stew popular throughout the South (which is itself is l
A hearty stew made of beef, chicken, and pork, plus, potatoes, corn, lima beans, and okra.
Burgoo hails from Kentucky, where it was originally made with an assortment of game and livestock cooked in giant cauldrons known as burgoo kettles. It's a classic Southern stew, made in huge quantities over a smoldering fire.
If you’ve ever spent time in and around Kentucky, especially during Derby time, there’s a chance you’ve tasted burgoo. The rich and hearty stew is one of the best Kentucky recipes and a regional specialty around the Bluegrass State and parts of Illinois and the Ohio River Valley. Learn all about the origins, ingredients and methods of making burgoo for your own Kentucky Derby party (or anytime!).
"If it walked, crawled, or flew, it goes in burgoo." That old adage once applied to this classic southern stew, originally made with an assortment of game and livestock cooked in giant cauldrons known as burgoo kettles.
It's should be stick-to-your-ribs thick!
Like the big race itself, Kentucky Derby parties never go out of style. This post was originally published on our blog on May 2, 2015: Of the many traditions that go hand-in-hand with the Kentucky …
A big pot of meat and vegetables that tastes oh so good and feeds a crowd!
A big pot of meat and vegetables that tastes oh so good and feeds a crowd!
This shortcut Kentucky burgoo recipe is healthy, freezer-friendly, and full of flavor -- and it's ready in about 1 hour!
