Best Brunswick Stew in Virginia (2019)

The Brunswick stew on the menu at Smohk RVA BBQ in Richmond blends the Virginia and Georgia styles by using both pork and chicken, slow-simmered for hours with all-natural and house-made smoky apple barbecue sauce.
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The Brunswick stew from Buddy's BBQ in Rocky Mount is made from a family recipe that’s been passed down over four generations. The stew is cooked low and slow, with hickory smoked means until a spoon inserted into the stew can stand on its own.
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A staple on the menu at Old Chickahominy House in Williamsburg is the Brunswick stew, served a la carte, with hot biscuits or crackers, or as part of Miss Melinda’s Special with Old Virginia ham, hot biscuits, fruit salad, homemade pie and coffee or tea.
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A popular option on the menu of Chowning's Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg, the Brunswick stew features young fowl, smoked brisket and plenty of vegetables from the garden. It’s topped with pickled okra for added zing.
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The Brunswick Stew from Two Drummers Smokehouse in Toano begins with sauteed bacon and a traditional mirepoix. Fresh herbs, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, smoked chicken, pulled pork and house-made chicken broth are added, and the whole batch is simmered for hours to blend the flavors.
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At Hank’s Grille & Bar in McGaheysville, the Brunswick stew is made with trimmings from their smoked pork, beef brisket and grilled chicken. These meats join red skin potatoes, lima beans, corn and whole roma tomatoes for a low and slow simmer in 30-gallon batches.
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A meal from The BBQ Exchange in Gordonsville wouldn’t be complete without a side of warm Brunswick stew, served with cornbread, a pumpkin muffin or a roll.
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The Brunswick stew from Galax Smokehouse comes loaded with pulled pork, smoked chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, lima beans and corn.
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Croby’s “urban” take on a traditional Brunswick stew uses roasted chicken and pork in place of wild game, with tomatoes, corn, spices and veggies from the pantry slow-simmered together to create layers of flavor. It comes with a side of house-made honey potato bread for sopping.
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The Club House Grill in Lawrenceville claims to serve the best Brunswick stew in Southside Virginia. This variation, served right in the heart of Brunswick County, is a guest favorite.
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