Did you watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? It is one of my favorite sporting events each year. I love that it is a stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses, staged yearly in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May.
In addition to the race itself, a number of traditions have played a large role in the Derby atmosphere. Burgoo, typically a thick stew of meat and
vegetables is served from iron pots sometimes 10 feet in diameter. Burgoo has long been standard fare at Kentucky political rallies and events. Some say it’s a misspelling or mispronunciation of “burgot”, which is close to the French “ragout”. Whatever its origin, it’s one of the most popular dishes in the state.
When I lived in Georgia, the Kentucky Derby was a big celebration and I have continued the tradition here in Indiana. Below is a bari-friendly crockpot Burgoo that I typically fix for our family to feast on during the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." Keep this recipe handy for your own Derby party next year!
I also add whatever veggies I can find around the kitchen – cabbage, carrots, celery, and/or green peppers. You’ll want to add more chicken stock depending on the amount of extra veggies that are added. For some extra zest, add Old Bay seasoning or a bit of Worchestershire sauce. I have doubled and even tripled this recipe depending on the number of family and friends coming over.
In addition to the race itself, a number of traditions have played a large role in the Derby atmosphere. Burgoo, typically a thick stew of meat and
vegetables is served from iron pots sometimes 10 feet in diameter. Burgoo has long been standard fare at Kentucky political rallies and events. Some say it’s a misspelling or mispronunciation of “burgot”, which is close to the French “ragout”. Whatever its origin, it’s one of the most popular dishes in the state.When I lived in Georgia, the Kentucky Derby was a big celebration and I have continued the tradition here in Indiana. Below is a bari-friendly crockpot Burgoo that I typically fix for our family to feast on during the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." Keep this recipe handy for your own Derby party next year!
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato paste, (6 oz.)
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups frozen sliced okra, thawed
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 dash ground cloves
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
I also add whatever veggies I can find around the kitchen – cabbage, carrots, celery, and/or green peppers. You’ll want to add more chicken stock depending on the amount of extra veggies that are added. For some extra zest, add Old Bay seasoning or a bit of Worchestershire sauce. I have doubled and even tripled this recipe depending on the number of family and friends coming over.
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