Will and Ginny Hunter

For the past 5 years, Will and Ginny Hunter have held a Brunswick Stew Fundraiser, and they are incredibly grateful it has raised $11,033 for various local charities. This year, 100% will be going to Purple Heart Homes. 

If you are not familiar with Brunswick Stew, rural churches and charitable organizations have been selling it as a fundraiser for generations. There are several variations across the Southeast. Their recipe is based on the one from Will's grandmother's church in Oxford, NC. It contains smoked pork, chicken, potatoes, onions, baby lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and seasoning (there is no wild game or okra in their stew).

They light the wood fires around 6a and gradually add the ingredients to two large cauldrons. The stew simmers and acquires a smokey flavor as it is constantly stirred with an unlacquered boat paddle. They start with 40 gallons which reduces to about 30 gallons as it thickens. This normally takes around 10 hours, but, according to tradition, it's not ready until the paddle stands in the stew by itself. If you have not had this smokey goodness prepared over a wood fire, you are missing out on something very special. 

The stew will be sold in individual pint containers for $9.00 each. Hot stew fresh from the fire will be available for pickup from 5pm until it's gone. Will and Ginny Hunter's home is located at 224 Winter Flake Drive (look for the Army truck parked out front.) Please spread the word to friends and family. Also note, Brunswick Stew freezes exceptionally well, so you can store some for later. 

Friends that don't eat meat can also participate. They will prepare about 8 gallons of plant-based chili. 

They have created a Facebook Group, 'Friends of Stew (Hunters' Brunswick Stew Fundraiser)' to keep you informed, provide updates, announce rain dates (if needed), etc. You can view the Facebook Group here. 

*Will and Ginny Hunter pay for the ingredients, containers, cookware, and fliers. So, every cent you contribute goes to charity.