Burgoo

Burgoo is traditional to Western Kentucky and has endless variation. While true tradition burgoo is made from game meats or mutton, modern variation are made from BBQ pork and/or chicken. Recipes range in size from enough to feed a family to a entire community. While cooked meats are used, BBQ meats are preferred for a more authentic taste.

Ingredients

• 1 pound mixed cooked meats (beef, lamb, pork, chicken, game, etc.)
• ½ gallon chicken stock
• ½ gallon beef stock
• 1 ounce Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large potato, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• ¼ cup peas
• ½ cup okra
• ¼ cup lima beans
• ½ cup yellow corn
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1. Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, skimming the top as needed.

Traditional burgoo was often cooked out doors in a cast iron kettle over a wood fire. Purists will insist this greatly improves the flavor.