A true test of a good Brunswick stew is to gauge its thickness; a good Brunswick stew should be thick enough to allow a spoon to stand up straight.

But Carla Hall emphasizes that Brunswick Stew is much more dynamic than that: "I want people to think about it as an ingredient," she says. "You can put it into a pot and put the cornbread on top ...

Served with buttermilk biscuits and creamy coleslaw, Brunswick stew deserves a place in your collection of family recipes. It's so comforting. With pulled pork and tender potatoes, Brunswick stew ...