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.

It's perfect for a fuss-free dinner on busy evenings ... five trials before coming to this recipe. —Joshua Boyer, Traverse City, Michigan Brunswick stew dates back to the 1860s, when it was ...

Editor’s note: The Brunswick ... and stew novices cooking on behalf of nonprofits. That mix has stirred a subtle evolution in what makes superb stew. Adams’ batches are based on a recipe ...