How to Use burgoo in a Sentence
burgoo
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Pull out your big hat and your big pot, and put on the burgoo!
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Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Dinner at Oak & Ember, with Kentucky burgoo and cornbread, is a must.
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Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Less frequently used today, game meats have been a favorite in burgoo, including rabbit and squirrel.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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This burgoo is hearty, comforting, cozy, satisfying, and full of layered, flavors.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Stir corn, okra, apple cider vinegar, and sugar into Dutch oven; cook until tender and burgoo is reduced just slightly more, about 30 minutes.
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Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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French chef Gustave Jaubert is credited with popularizing burgoo in Kentucky in the 19th century.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Old Hickory’s burgoo is an outstanding version of the classic Kentucky barbecue accompaniment, featuring mutton, pork, chicken, and vegetables slow-simmered into a smooth, tangy, and very satisfying stew.
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Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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