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Burgoo: The Art of the Communal Pot

Burgoo: The Art of the Communal Pot

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 Discover the fascinating rituals behind Kentucky's iconic burgoo, a communal stew tradition that transforms cooking into a days-long community event requiring massive iron kettles, rotating shifts of stirrers, and ingredients contributed by neighbors. Learn the precise hierarchy of when meats and vegetables enter the pot, the social dynamics that develop around the fire, and why this isn't just a recipe—it's a living tradition that bonds generations together.

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