This easy Brunswick Stew is loaded with bbq pork, roasted chicken, canned or frozen veggies, and a rich, smokey broth. Throw the ingredients into the crock pot to have a warm bowl waiting for you after the ball game or whip it up super quick in your dutch oven on a chilly night.
Add all ingredients, except the optional brown sugar, cayenne, and hot sauce, to an 8 quart crock pot, and stir until everything is well mixed.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours or until the potatoes are fork tender. Give the soup a taste and add brown sugar, if needed. Adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve with rice &/or hushpuppies &/or cornbread.
Notes
*For the Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce: combine ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. *If using regular, brown sugar, or hickory bbq sauce, be sure to taste the stew before adding any additional brown sugar!!!