Brunswick stew

noun

1. (especially in Virginia, Maryland, etc.) a stew of rabbit or squirrel meat cooked with onions and other vegetables.
2. a similar dish made with chicken.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brunswick stew¹

First recorded in 1855–60; after Brunswick Co., Virginia, where it originated

Example Sentences

Brunswick stew with cornbread at The Barbeque Exchange.

From Washington Post

Few American dishes are more comforting than Brunswick stew, a motley mix of tomatoes, corn, beans and shredded meat.

From Seattle Times

Brunswick stew, a hearty fall dish from the South, combines tomatoes, corn, beans and shredded chicken.

From New York Times

I can’t recall the last time I saw a bowl of Brunswick stew.

From Washington Post

There was a repast table crammed with casseroles, Brunswick stew, fried chicken and key lime cake.

From New York Times