Kentucky Burgoo

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Since game is generally not wildly available and mutton isn't available at all in most of Eastern or Southern Kentucky and if it is, it's generally outrageous in price, supplementing with beef shoulder or pork shoulder and whatever you can find is a modern day take on it. There are places in Kentucky that use beef in their burgoo, for what I suspect is this reason. For instance the burgoo in the Old Talbott is beef stock and quite tasty. Really, saying burgoo is like saying mulligan or irish stew. Far too many people are putting specifics on waht a good burgoo should be and while it's true, the finest I've ever had was in Hopkinsville, most of us don't live anywhere near Hopkinsville. Do a google search for some local recipes from that area if you want was truly authentic. Otherwise, this is a pretty good stew.

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I am originally from KY and can attest to what was stated. Burgoo originated in Christian County KY from settlers who migrated from NC and Virginia. Up to about 30 years ago when restaurants served Burgoo, they referred to it as Christian County Burgoo.

Settlers used ingredients they had available. Wood fire cooking was the only way to cook, and the preferred wood was Hickory not Oak - Oak smoke can cause very uncomfortable intestinal concerns such as indigestion, constipation, etc.

The preferred meat originally was Rabbit, Deer and whatever else was in shooting range. As livestock became more plentiful, pork was the mainstay, and then mutton, but never beef. Emeril is popularizing the dish, but its along way from its roots. The best barbeque and Burgoo that I've ever eaten can only be found in Christian County, KY!

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I cannot say how this recipe tastes, but as a Kentuckian I can tell you that it takes a lot more than 4 hours to cook real burgoo. Traditionally, burgoo is a three meat stew that you cook in a huge cast iron pot over a fire for at least 2 days. Also, I have never in my life heard of anyone pouring it over grits or using beef. No one (non-chain restaurants or church picnics barbecues beef in Kentucky. The main meats of Kentucky barbecue are mutton, pork, and chicken. I do applaud Emeril for promulgating burgoo, but if you ever make this recipe and then try burgoo in Kentucky you will be in for a shock.

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We are not from Kentucky but this is a huge favorite of my husband and I. I make it when I can spend the day in the kitchen.

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I made this for a huge family event and everyone absolutely loved it! Didn't want to spend so much Lamb so I used pork instead. It turned out great. I'm looking forward to trying this with different meats, maybe some venison or wild boar.

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This was devoured at my last Derby party. Will be making it every year

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As a big burgoo and Kentucky Derby fan, I can tell you that this burgoo over cheese grits is fantastic! It is now served every year at the Kentucky Derby party on our farm.

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what a funny name but boy is this stuff good. it is really nice on a cool eveninig when you want something different. i always make enough to freeze . this is a superb recipe.