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Brunswick Stew
USA - Southeast
Serves
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DoAhead:  		 6 main  
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3-1/2 hr  
Yes		 This recipe was originally from Mrs. Robert M. Chilton and published in Mountain Measures - A Collection of West Virginia Recipes by The Junior League of Charleston, West Virginia.



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T 		Quail (1)
Squirrels (2)
Potatoes (3)
-- Vegie mix
Scallions
Tomatoes canned
Okra
Parsley
Lima Beans, frozen  
Bay Leaf
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Corn, fresh
Flour
Butter
Water
Salt 		Do Ahead
  1. Dress QUAIL (if not purchased dressed).
  2. Dress SQUIRRELS (if freshly shot)
Prep   -   (1 hr)
  1. Split Quail in half lengthwise.
  2. Cut Squirrels into quarters.
  3. Quarter POTATOES lengthwise (or half if small) and slice crosswise about 1/8 inch thick. Hold in cold water until needed.
  4. Chop SCALLIONS medium. Chop TOMATOES medium. Cut OKRA crosswise about 1 inch. Chop PARSLEY small. Mix all Vegie mix items.
  5. Strip CORN from cob - or use canned or frozen.
Run   -   (2-1/2 hrs)
  1. In a spacious skillet, melt Butter. Lightly Flour Quail and Squirrels. Fry over moderate heat until a medium brown.
  2. Place Quail and Squirrels in a 5 quart pot and add Water to just cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1-1/2 hours.
  3. Drain Potatoes and add to pot along with Vegie mix and Salt. Add Water to cover. Bring back to a boil and simmer covered until Vegies are tender, stirring now and then (another 20 minutes or so).
  4. Stir in Corn. Bring back to a simmer for another 10 minutes (if fresh) or 5 minutes (if canned or frozen).
  5. Serve hot.
NOTES:
  1. Quail:   Quail are widely available in North American markets, cleaned and ready to cook. they are usually packed 6 or more to a foam tray. If quail are not available, 1/2 chicken can be substituted, cut into stew pieces.
  2. Squirrels:   If squirrels are not available, I suggest using rabbit, which is almost a rodent. It's much more available, but larger, so cut it into more pieces. Dressed (skinned, gutted and non-meaty parts removed) squirrels are likely to weigh 8 to 10 ounces each.
  3. Potatoes:   White Rose or similar work well in recipes of this sort. Avoid Klondike Gold type potatoes - they quickly turn to mush with long cooking. For details see our Potatoes page.
  4. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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