Alabama Camp Stew?

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (3 Olives)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:39:27 GMT

MellowRoast

atoothaker: Thank you very much! I can't get Castleberry products here, but perhaps I can substitute something else. The owner of a local food truck was from Prattville and served up spectaular camp stew but sadly went out of business. I wish I'd asked for the recipe.

I enjoyed living in Montgomery from 77-79 and haven't forgotten some of those local delicacies.

Be glad you can't get Castleberry products - it's like complaining because you can't catch the flu.

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (bamabarefootbaby)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:02:51 GMT

I have been searching for days to find a recipe for camp stew without Ketchup..I highly recommend The Butt Hutt aka Bradshaw's Bbq on 231 between wetumpka and Montgomery any day over Fat Boys for the camp stew it is made to perfection and becomes highly addictive. If it has ketchup I would never want to know because I hate ketchup..LOL..Just ordered 4 quarts from the local -Volunteer F.D and hope it is very similar to B.Hutts..I am still searching for a recipe like the camp stew served around here (elmore co, montgomery co, even autauga co) please

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:33:04 GMT

Thank you, Firebug26, we'd love to have your stepdad's recipe. Camp stew really rocks!

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (Firebug26)

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:58:13 GMT

I lived in Wetumpka for 4 years, but visited family several times before. Our menfolk at Trinity Episcopal always did a big Boston Butt sale, then sold camp stew at Christmas on the Coosa with leftover butts. My stepdad is one of the cooks. I will contact him and try to get the recipe. I always loved Hog Rock BBQ's stew also!

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (iqdiva)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:30:55 GMT

Foodbme

iqdivq,
What's with the ":) :) :)'s ??
THANX for the recipe.
Now I gotta figure out how to scale it down

I'm a nice lady ... I :) a lot :) :) :) :)

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (Foodbme)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:02:21 GMT

iqdivq,
What's with the ":) :) :)'s ??
THANX for the recipe.
Now I gotta figure out how to scale it down

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (iqdiva)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:00:48 GMT

Thank you Darlin' :) I scale it down for my family when we have our 'cue cookin's at home
:) :) :)

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (atoothaker)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:52:34 GMT

Iqdiva, Camp Stew must be very regionally influenced. The camp stew sold around central Alabama is primarily barbequed meat, tomatoes, corn and onions. I think the butterbeans, peas and potatoes threw Mellow Roast off from what is offered around the Montgomery area. Your recipe looks wonderful. I wish I had a pot big enough to make some;)

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (iqdiva)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:36:45 GMT

Here's my recipe again Dear Friends :)
RE: Alabama Camp Stew? Thu, 04/17/08 9:43 AM ([link=javascript:void(showMsgNum(393012))]permalink[/link])
MellowRoast,I'm so glad that I saw this thread...Camp stew is a little different from Brunswick Stew ,but not by much...Dothan , Alabama is 112 miles southeast from the Montgomery area...Here is our version of Camp Stew that is always served at "Earth Roasting Barbeques " , which is what we call a real old fashioned Southern pit barbeque "Pig Roast "...In fact , a group of my husbands collegues are having an Earth Roastin' with a whole hog this coming May 3rd...Here is the Camp Stew that the men make for this feast ! :

"SOUTHEAST ALABAMA EARTH ROASTIN' BBQ CAMP STEW "

5 chickens ( each 2 and a half pound average )
5 pounds beef chuck
5 pounds pork butt
Salt and Black Pepper To taste
1 gallon canned tomatoes
1 gallon english peas ( english peas are what we call green peas )
1 gallon butterbeans ( lima beans )
1 gallon whole kernel corn
10 pounds of potatoes , peeled and cubed
10 pounds onions , chopped
1 ( ten ounce ) bottle Worcestershire sauce
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes To Taste
Tabasco Sauce To Taste
1 gallon of catsup

Cook all the meat until it falls off the bones . Remove the bones,skin and fat.Skim as much fat as possible from the surface of the broth. Combine the meats and all the other ingredients except the Tabasco and catsup. Cook 6 to 8 hours over very low heat , stirring frequently. In the last hour of cooking, add the Tabasco and catsup . Simmer another hour and get ready to eat !

Serves 75 to 80 at a big Earth Roastin'

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (iqdiva)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:27:22 GMT

Foodbme

iqdiva

Atoothaker :) I'm a Wiregrass native & my recipe for Earth Roastin Camp Stew is a very authentic and old recipe we use for earth hog roasts . It does call for English ( green peas ) . Camp stew & Brunswick Stew are different things in our area of Alabama :) :) :) Take care :)

How about posting your recipe!

I did at the beginning of this thread :) :) :)

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (Foodbme)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:25:35 GMT

iqdiva

Atoothaker :) I'm a Wiregrass native & my recipe for Earth Roastin Camp Stew is a very authentic and old recipe we use for earth hog roasts . It does call for English ( green peas ) . Camp stew & Brunswick Stew are different things in our area of Alabama :) :) :) Take care :)

How about posting your recipe!

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (mar52)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:21:36 GMT

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (iqdiva)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:15:20 GMT

Atoothaker :) I'm a Wiregrass native & my recipe for Earth Roastin Camp Stew is a very authentic and old recipe we use for earth hog roasts . It does call for English ( green peas ) . Camp stew & Brunswick Stew are different things in our area of Alabama :) :) :) Take care :)

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:52:14 GMT

Well, you're lucky to have Milo's. I've a been a fan since my first bite in 1983. I'm pretty sure it contains Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and chili sauce and/or ketchup, but I'm clueless as to the rest of the ingredients.

I miss a lot of places in B'ham, many of them no longer in business. I used to eat Camel Riders at Nabeel's when Nabeel actually owned it (nice man), and it was merely a food shop and deli.

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (atoothaker)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:04:43 GMT

Everytime I eat a Milo burger, I try to figure out the sauce. It's a total mystery! You can buy Chris' sauce in a styrofoam cup for a couple of dollars, but you could never or want to duplicate at home the years of grease and grime that makes a Chris' hotdog what it is :) I love Chris' but can't think too deeply about what I'm consuming!

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:53:34 GMT

By they way, I've tried to duplicate Milo's sauce for years with no luck. And I'd love to know how to make Chris' sauce, too. They sell it for $35 a gallon. Yikes!

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:52:27 GMT

Yes, but not until 2007! And I loved it. I can't imagine why I didn't know about it when I lived there. No one told me! Another place I never knew about and still haven't visited is Hamburger King. I hear it's great.

I lived in Birmingham from 79-85 and miss several places there, too. Especially Milo's Hamburgers. I crave the sauce, even though I can get the tea here.

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (atoothaker)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:33:31 GMT

Grew up eating Martin's fried chicken and their fabulous pies! Did you ever try Chris' Hotdogs downtown? Wow, I could go for a hot dog and a chocolate milk.

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:20:56 GMT

We do have 3 Publix stores, but not really close to me. However, I'm sure there's something I can substitute. By the way, I really miss Walt's Family Breakfast Shop and Martin's Restaurant.

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (atoothaker)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:11:24 GMT

I've had trouble finding Castleberry's lately too. Do you have Publix in your area? I found Patterson's Brand Smokehouse Barbeque Pork in cans there. Hope that helps. I've got my stew going now and cornbread in the oven! Can't wait!

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:14:03 GMT

atoothaker: Thank you very much! I can't get Castleberry products here, but perhaps I can substitute something else. The owner of a local food truck was from Prattville and served up spectaular camp stew but sadly went out of business. I wish I'd asked for the recipe.

I enjoyed living in Montgomery from 77-79 and haven't forgotten some of those local delicacies.

Re:Alabama Camp Stew? (atoothaker)

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:11:53 GMT

Mellow Roast, I believe I have the recipe for you! I grew up in Montgomery and I know what you are looking for. All these other recipes have peas and other ingredients not found in Alabama camp stew.

Here's my quick and easy recipe for when I can't get to my favorite "Que Stew" restaurant. Just made a pot today for a rainy Labor day weekend.

Camp Stew

2 cans Castleberry BBQ pork
2 large cans white chicken breast
2 cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans cream corn
1 large can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 1/2 TBS worcestershire sauce (more if you like)
2 TBS lemon juice
1 TBS brown sugar
1 tsp hot sauce (more if you like)
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients in a large pot and simmer on low for 2 to 3 hours. Top with some additional chopped BBQ pork from your favorite restaurant and serve with hot cornbread.

RE: Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Tue, 10 May 2011 07:26:13 GMT

Foodbme

scrumptiouschef

Roll on by Fat Boys and get yourself a big bowl of Camp Stew
http://www.fatboysbarbqueranch.com/

Since Fat Boy's is in Prattville, AL -I'd guess it's the real deal! Anyone been there?

A friend in Prattville tells me the barbecue is "very good," but no word on the camp stew.

RE: Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:17:58 GMT

I wouldn't mention that at Christie's Corner Cafe.

RE: Alabama Camp Stew? (Foodbme)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:31:25 GMT

In Tuscaloosa, they've been eating a lot of crow in their Alabama Stew recently!
Auburn 28 Alabama 27

RE: Alabama Camp Stew? (Foodbme)

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:16:05 GMT

scrumptiouschef

Roll on by Fat Boys and get yourself a big bowl of Camp Stew
http://www.fatboysbarbqueranch.com/

Since Fat Boy's is in Prattville, AL -I'd guess it's the real deal! Anyone been there?

RE: Alabama Camp Stew? (Foodbme)

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:09:06 GMT

NebGuy

One more thing… Has anyone ever seen Hamburger Helper Camp Stew?

No, and I don't want to either! That HH stuff is Nasty!

RE: Alabama Camp Stew? (scrumptiouschef)

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:52:50 GMT

Roll on by Fat Boys and get yourself a big bowl of Camp Stew

http://www.fatboysbarbqueranch.com/

RE: Alabama Camp Stew? (MellowRoast)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:31:01 GMT

Camp stew and Brunwick stew are so regionally influenced, you never know what you're gonna get until it's right in front of you.

Take American goulash, for example. A local restaurant serves "American Chop Suey" and calls it goulash. Three miles down the same road, another restaurant serves it, but they called it "spicy beef & macaroni".

My parents served a dish with the same ingredients, called it goulash, but it was a soup.

If you visit a Hungarian family, you'll get something totally different.

I guess that's what makes food so interesting. We're trying like heck to figure out what the other person is talking about!

RE: Alabama Camp Stew? (leethebard)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:19:16 GMT

Our Boyscouts make stew like this a lot.They just call it stew...but never looked much like regular stew to me...now I know, I'll just call it camp stew!!!!