Kentucky Bourbon Burgoo

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
62%
Kentucky Bourbon Burgoo
45 min.
14
709kcal

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Get ready to warm your soul with a delectable bowl of Kentucky Bourbon Burgoo, a traditional dish rich in flavor and history that embodies the spirit of the South. This hearty stew combines an impressive mix of meats, including pork, veal, beef, lamb, and chicken, which simmer together for hours, creating a robust and savory broth that will make your taste buds dance.

The addition of fresh, wholesome ingredients such as succulent cabbage, vibrant carrots, and sweet corn brings not just variety in texture but also a burst of colors to your dish. The touch of Kentucky bourbon infuses the stew with a unique depth, enhancing the flavors with a gentle warmth that’s perfect for any gathering. This is where comfort meets indulgence, making it a standout centerpiece for your next dinner party or family feast.

Each spoonful is packed with a balanced nutritional profile marked by its significant protein content, making it a satisfying choice for anyone seeking a filling meal. Plus, it’s dairy-free and exceptionally healthy, ensuring that you can enjoy this classic dish guilt-free.

Perfectly suited for feeding a crowd, the recipe can serve up to 14 people and is easy to prepare. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or at a lively outdoor gathering, Kentucky Bourbon Burgoo is sure to bring everyone together with its rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Dive into this Southern classic and experience the delightful taste of tradition!

Ingredients

  • pounds beef shanks 
  • 0.8 cup bourbon 
  • cups cabbage chopped
  • bunch carrots peeled sliced
  • cup celery diced
  • pound chicken 
  • cups regular corn fresh whole canned
  •  bell pepper green seeded chopped
  • pounds lamb loins 
  • cups lima beans *soaked overnight dry
  • cups okra diced
  • 1.5 pounds onion 
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped
  •  bell pepper red
  • pounds pork shank 
  • 1.5 pounds potatoes 
  • 14 servings salt and pepper 
  • 14 servings steak sauce 
  • 14 servings all the tabasco sauce you handle 
  • quart tomato purée 
  • pounds veal shanks 
  • quarts water cold
  • 14 servings worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Put the pork, veal, beef, lamb, and chicken into a large pot.
  2. Add the water and bring it to a boil slowly. Simmer until meat is tender enough to fall off the bones, about 4—6 hours.
  3. Lift the meat out of the stock. Cool the meat, remove it from the bones, and chop it. Return the chopped meat to the stock.
  4. Pare the potatoes and onions and dice them.
  5. Add them, plus the carrots, green peppers, cabbage, tomato puree, corn, red pepper, okra, parsley, lima beans, celery, and bourbon, to the meat and stock. Allow the stew to simmer until very thick about 6 hours.
  6. Season to taste with the salt, pepper, Tabasco, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. From The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook by Albert W. A. Schmid. Copyright © 2010 by The University Press of Kentucky. Reprinted with permission from The University Press of Kentucky.

Nutrition Facts

Calories709kcal
Protein37.6%
Fat41.24%
Carbs21.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.54
Glycemic Load
12.09
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
49.00695686755%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.84mg
Luteolin
1.05mg
Isorhamnetin
2.43mg
Kaempferol
0.9mg
Myricetin
0.34mg
Quercetin
16.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:709.33kcal
35.47%
Fat:31.07g
47.81%
Saturated Fat:11.22g
70.15%
Carbohydrates:35.87g
11.96%
Net Carbohydrates:28.05g
10.2%
Sugar:10.6g
11.78%
Cholesterol:200.49mg
66.83%
Sodium:524.38mg
22.8%
Alcohol:4.29g
100%
Alcohol %:0.47%
100%
Protein:63.75g
127.5%
Vitamin B3:21.99mg
109.94%
Vitamin A:5478.7IU
109.57%
Vitamin C:69.69mg
84.48%
Vitamin B6:1.65mg
82.27%
Zinc:10.95mg
72.97%
Selenium:49.27µg
70.39%
Vitamin B12:4.2µg
69.94%
Phosphorus:689.06mg
68.91%
Vitamin K:61.97µg
59.02%
Potassium:1830.48mg
52.3%
Vitamin B2:0.86mg
50.4%
Vitamin B1:0.75mg
50.24%
Copper:0.74mg
37.19%
Iron:6.44mg
35.8%
Manganese:0.7mg
34.87%
Vitamin B5:3.37mg
33.71%
Magnesium:131.14mg
32.79%
Fiber:7.82g
31.29%
Folate:113.05µg
28.26%
Vitamin E:2.51mg
16.75%
Calcium:130.2mg
13.02%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.56%
Source:Epicurious