South Carolina Chicken Stew

Delicious South Carolina style chicken stew that you can make in a 4 quart pot in the kitchen or a 15 gallon cast iron pot outside.
1/4 cup sea salt
1/8 cup ground pepper
4 sticks butter
4 whole Chickens
1 gal whole milk
1 cup flour
1/2 cup hot sauce
4 cups chicken broth
Water as needed

[@esincl52]

Finally someone on KZbin who knows how we make chicken stew here in South Carolina

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Sometimes you have to live it to know it !!! Thank you brother !

[@ss-mm7zo]

My Aunt was from Sumter SC. She use to make red chicken stew. I was a teenager so not sure im remembering everything, but there was broth, chicken fall apart tender, onion, s&p, cans of stewed tomatoes that would cook into litterly nothing but add wonderful flavor, a very tiny bit of hot sauce, and a couple of bottles of ketchup. Shed debone the chicken put it back in and simmer for a few hours very low and serve over rice. It didn't taste like ketchup at all. It really was wonderful.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

There are so many family recipes in South Carolina I would love to gather them up somehow so they won’t disappear forever !

[@jeannienelson1035]

@@CuffNStuffBBQ I'm originally from Sumter SC. I grew up eating Red Chicken Stew, always served over a bed of rice.. Everybody seems to have their own version. I made my version tonight. I boil a ckicken for 30 minutes until it's falling off the bone with boullion cubes to season.. After removing the chicken from the broth, I add finely diced celery, onion and garlic to build flavor. I then add fresh ground black pepper, turmeric, tomato paste, a tiny bit of ketchup, hot sauce, fish sauce and good qualty soy sauce. Next I put the deboned chicken back in the broth. I thicken my stew with a roux using flour and avocado oil. My mother used to put chopped boiled eggs in her stew, but I prefer, if I want egg, to poach an egg and place it atop the stew on the bed of rice. My version takes no more than an hour to prepare and everybody wants my recipe.

[@TheCrazyPop]

Great Job Jimmy. Like you said, there is a lot of different recipes for chicken stew. The recipe you did is close to the way we make our Salmon Stew and our Oyster Stew.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Pop that big pot gets used to make all kinds of good stuff. Hope you have a great Sunday !

[@bagotoetags801]

You must be getting ready to invite the 82nd Airborn over for all that.

[@dreketorious]

This is exactly what i was looking for!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Great let me know how it turns out for you !

[@amywhite359]

Union SC. I’m from Union, moved away in the early 80’s to NC. My mom and dad are James and Tommie White. He worked at Torrington Tyger River Plant. Years later I opened a BBQ restaurant and introduced all the NC people to chicken stew. One of the biggest sellers.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

It is definitely good stuff. Thanks for checking it out my friend.

[@OldTimerGarden]

I'm from union,sc and there's a restaurant there called midway's barbeque that makes chicken stew like you make and I've finally found a recipe for it so thanks.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

I’ve actually eaten at midway’s I come to Union to the DJJ facility now and then.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

By the way I’m right down hwy 49 a little so howdy neighbor !

[@BigDmike24]

I'm from Spartanburg. Have hunting lease in Union as well as a few customers down there. Midway is a great place to eat for sure.

[@KevinBullard]

I took my wife from France to that place after I'd been there once and it is a tremendous barbecue joint with great chicken stew!

[@KevinBullard]

You can tell from them stringy bits of chicken hanging off of that spoon... He did it right!!! And they would

[@stevebowdoin3727]

Wow. That is great. I too cook in large pots for large groups. I may try this one!! I suggest you mix the butter with the flour. That way you will not get lumps. Thanks for the tip on the cotton glove under the latex. I will use the chicken stock to rinse out the hot sauce cup.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Steve I appreciate it !

[@steve219big]

I was surprised not to see any onions in your SC stew. It did look good. Nice outdoor kitchen to enjoy cooking with. Thanks

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Steve I do use onions occasionally in my recipes but never in my chicken stew !

[@iamnunya7074]

Exactly looked it up and said this aint it.. Along its been cause i live in SC this is the one i was looking for. Thank you

[@sannidaily]

WoW!! Such a nice video, thanks for sharing!!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks so much I appreciate it !

[@BigLewBBQ]

Man that looked quite good. I’ve never had that style before. I grew up with chicken fricassée (Cajun chicken stew). I didn’t realize how regional it was till I was grown and the internet was invented. Anyway, that SC style you made looked very good. Milk in it seems interesting. I really like that burner’s wind diverter thing you made from a shipping drum.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Lew I think sometime what we grow up on becomes the only way. This bbq journey has been such an eye opening experience for me !

[@BigLewBBQ]

@@CuffNStuffBBQ Well I’m making some of that Chicken Fricassée today. I should have video out sometime this week. I watched a lot of chicken stew videos this morning. You are right lots of styles. However, our Louisiana Cajun style (fricassée) like yours doesn’t have potatoes and carrots and other stuff in it either.

[@HeadtoTailBBQCooking]

Now that is a pot of stew Jimmy! Wow! Y’all will be able to enjoy that one for a while. And that is my kinda meal. 👍🏻

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks John we do freeze a good bit for those cold nights after work and we don’t want to cook !

[@AgriSupplyCo]

Just found your channel Cuff N' Stuff BBQ - Love the recipe here, will have to try it out for ourselves!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out !

[@SDSBBQs]

Man... I'll be dammed! That drum wind break is ingenious! As soon as I saw it I was like damn I need to do one of those...

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Dash and you don’t burn the hair off your legs when you get close to the pot ?

[@SDSBBQs]

@@CuffNStuffBBQ LOL...

[@coreylipford8905]

Pretty cool video and love the barrel cooker

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Corey the partial drum makes a big difference !

[@bobbilakey5501]

Thank you, I’ve been looking for that recipe.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Hope it works out for you my family loves it !

[@tammyatkins18]

That's why I'm here cause you are right throwing everything in the pot.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Tammy that’s the only way I know to do it !

[@dwaynewladyka577]

That is an ingenious modification for the burner. Chicken stew is great for the cooler and colder weather. Your chicken stew looks fantastic. Cheers!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Dwayne we really enjoy our chicken stew when the weather cools off

[@jasonallen117]

I made the same setup for a 20 gallon pot like that 25 years ago but I use a low pressure burner. The low pressure takes longer to heat up but you won't scorch your stew or hash. I can walk away to do something else with out worrying about it. I cook chicken stew and hash like Midway when I've got a lil help with it. 20 gallon is a plenty and cooked about anything else you can think of in that pot.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

I agree I gone to a low pressure and I like it a lot better ! Thanks for checking it out Jason.

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Go big or go home ha! That stew looks really good Jimmy, I’m with you on the cornbread dipped in there. Awesome new set up too. Have a great Sunday!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Charley we freeze quarts of the stew for those cold nights after work and no one wants to cook !

[@katinadurham1661]

Thanks for sharing. Going to try your way tomorrow! Looks so good

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Katina I appreciate it ! Let me know how it turns out for you.

[@katinadurham1661]

@@CuffNStuffBBQ what size pot is that you have? I’ve got an 8 gallon

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

That’s a 15 gallon pot but I usually plan on 12 gallons when I use it.

[@hudsonsteele8532]

Moving to SC soon, thought I better get a chicken mull recipe. Been wanting to get one for years, now. Came to a good place. Thank you, sir!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Welcome to SC hope you enjoy Hudson !!!

[@hudsonsteele8532]

@@CuffNStuffBBQ Thank you, Jimmy!

[@PAPATexas]

Very nice setup you built, I like that mod. Frozen doesn't matter, they getting a hot bath! That bone picking seems like it would be a long process. Cornbread! That was a cool process on making the chicken stew. Your making PAPA think!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

It’s not too bad picking bones that ladle helps a lot. Thanks for checking it out papa!

[@PAPATexas]

@@CuffNStuffBBQ I'm thinking about making this, but with 1 chicken i think.

[@BehindtheGarageBBQ]

Damn! A Cauldron of goodness! I'd put down a few bowls of that stew! Ya made enough for the neighborhood lol...thanks for sharing Jimmy! Have a great one brother, you all stay safe!👍👊🍻🇺🇲

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Craig come on down I’ll save you a bowl !!!

[@johngraves3170]

Looks like chicken and dumplings without the dumplings

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

John not quite. You won’t find this much chicken in dumplings.

[@SDSBBQs]

I tell you what I thought hash when I saw that paddle, I know that is big in your area. That stew looked like it would stick to your ribs, good stuff. When you hollered at the end I chuckled, must be good.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Dash same paddle and pot for the hash too !

[@KevinBullard]

BBQ joint in Buffalo SC has killer chicken stew!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

SC has to be the place for chicken stew !

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

Heyo Jimmy..... I've had that many years ago when I use visit my grandfather in the states. Man you cooked up a storm thanks for sharing that delicious Chicken Stew it completely different to a Trinidad & Tobago Chicken stew but delicious non the less. Thanks for sharing my brother you and the family have a wonderful week and stay safe. Cheers!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thank you my brother hope you make a T&T chicken stew I would love to learn how to make it !!!

[@sunshinegriffin1129]

Thanks for making this video❤. I looked hard for chicken stew, but kept seeing what you were seeing. I had to add SC to the search for the Stew I'm use to. The others were not chicken stew for me. I'm not saying it was wrong but it was wrong for me. We eat different state to state😂. I like ours better ❤

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

I totally agree. We love what we grew up on. Thanks for checking it out.

[@RodJBeerVentures]

Jimmy, looking good my friend...great video and Happy Sunday!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Rod J hope you and the family are doing well !

[@bbqsmokernc7252]

What’s in the pot steaming before you add the chicken ,water? If so how much to start with? Thanks.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

My friend this is about 8 gallons of water in a 15 gallon pot. Thanks for the question !

[@steve219big]

I watched your video again to make sure, you have around 10 gallons of chicken broth from fresh chickens. Before you add the milk. My question is why would you add a quart of store bought chicken broth to what you have already?

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

It just enriches the flavor. Thanks for checking it out !

[@ubecool454]

Is that 55 gallon drum helping to support the weight or is there a stand inside the 55 gallon drum to support the weight of the pot?

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

The burner is in the middle of a stand that holds the pot.

[@ubecool454]

@@CuffNStuffBBQ Thanks for responding. I just went to Louisiana last week and picked up a 10 gallon with the setup.

[@brianscott8221]

What pot are you using. I’ve been looking for a solid built one!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Brian, that is an Africa 15 gallon pot.

[@geebee864]

Could I stop by and meet you some time in the next year. 🎃

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Sure !

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

can tell its a passion of love for this cook. that is a pretty neat set up for boiwwlell ( thats how you say it in S.C. is it? haha) down those chickens. Love your cook shack Jimmy.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Louis you sound like you might have been around some of these Carolina boys at some point. Also thanks for the inspiration on the cook shack !

[@kenlott6721]

And that’s how we do it in SC

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks for stopping by Ken !

[@michaelmckinney3903]

You had me right up to the point where you added the milk. You must be from below the fall line. Oh, and salt?

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Make it your own you’ll love it !

[@bobdabuilder8332]

Try bulls milk.

[@johngraves3170]

How do you boil your milk without it curdling

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

John it doesn’t boil long enough to curdle. After you get the temp back up you immediately turn it down to a simmer.

[@DutchyOutdoorCookingBBQ]

Looks Good Jimmy! Is that a new cooking area? Stay Safe 👍🇬🇧

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Dutchy yes I’ll be doing a video soon on the new cooking spot.

[@geebee864]

Where are you located ! I grew up in Greenwood SC chicken stew was BIG

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

The other side of the lake !

[@stevenwillard8960]

I grew up in Newberry and love chicken stew but we cooked it a lot different than that.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

I sure we all have different family recipes

[@stevenwillard8960]

I’m gonna try your style on my next cook.

[@scottmishoe3490]

What is the purpose of the milk? Im a knew cook trying to get insight on different recipes. Thanks Scott

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

The milk adds a creamy consistency to the mix. It makes a big difference to the recipe you don’t wanna leave it out !

[@timhall5329]

Love your videos and recipes! Can you tell me what size cauldron you use? Thanks!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thank you so much I have several some handed down from family some I’ve purchased. My pots right now range from 5 gal to 25 gallons. Have a close friend that has 2 - 80 gal pots we use to do fundraisers. Thanks for your question !

[@timhall5329]

Cuff N Stuff BBQ Awesome! I’m from SC too and I think I’m gonna try this chicken stew and your hash! They both look amazing! Happy New Year!

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks Tim if I can be of any help please let me know !!!

[@stevenwillard8960]

No onions, potatoes, corn?

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Nope not in mine !

[@jaredco907]

You have a really good idea of how this is done, if you really want see something special lets cook together, I am a 2 bit plumber with a gold inherited has and chick stew doctorate, cooked with my pop my whole life as a family recipes, blow mind out ....no disrespect, we all love what we know, I am from small town upstate SC, I know hash and chick stew my friend as you

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Sounds good Jared maybe we can do something sometime !

[@scottmishoe3490]

Sir, how many quarts is in your cast iron pot? I apollogize for not adding to my prior question. Thanks Scott

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

This is a 15 gal pot I’m using so it would be 60 quarts.

[@peggyspeer731]

That's bout the same as North Carolina does it.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Peggy ! I would love to know how many different chicken stew recipes there are out there !

[@jchupyatov]

How do you incorporate the flour in?

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Pour it slowly as you stir you’ll never know it’s in there but it helps thicken the pot.

[@threetreehill1]

How much water did you start out with

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

It’s about 9 gallons

[@threetreehill1]

Thank you!

[@smokinbutts2]

That looks good. I am in SC , Laurens

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Gene. By the way I’ve had some of your good bbq ! 😄

[@smokinbutts2]

I just realized who you are. LoL. We need to do some cooking!

[@smokinbutts2]

What size is your pot?

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

@@smokinbutts2 this one is 15 gal.

[@smokinbutts2]

I am looking for a stand with burner or something for my 20 gallon and I just bought a new 10 gallon one today with burner and stand from Agri Supply in Florence.