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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.

Burgoo prepared recipe
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 2 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 17 listed ingredients.
  • Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

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

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Combine all ingredients in a pot, and bring to a boil.

  2. 02

    Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, skimming the top as needed.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 2.0, credited to Mack Male; view original image record .