Maine Boatmans Stew Recipes

MAINE VENISON STEW

Steps:

• Combine the venison, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, bouillon, broth, and seasoning sauce in a slow cooker. Pour in just enough water to cover. Turn to High and cook until the stew comes to a boil. Reduce heat to Low and continue cooking until the venison is tender, about 8 to 10 hours.
• Ladle off any fat which has collected on the surface, then stir in the peas and mushrooms if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk together the cornstarch and water. Stir this into the stew, increase heat to High, and cook until the stew has thickened and the peas have warmed through.

MOUNTAIN MAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, cook bell pepper, onion, carrots and mushrooms in butter, until onion is translucent. Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and beef. Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are softened and meat is browned, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes in a 2-quart saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15 minutes. Drain and stir potatoes into vegetable mixture.
• Pour 1 1/2 quarts water into the 2-quart saucepan and dissolve the bouillon in the water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl or stock pot, carefully combine broth and vegetable mixture until well combined. Serve hot.

MAINE LOBSTER STEW

Steps:

• Boil the lobsters for about 18 minutes.
• Place cooked lobsters on several platters to cool and catch the juices.
• After they are cool; pick the meat from them.
• Remove the tomalley (green liver) and the roe (coral) if it is found.
• After all the meat is picked out, saute the tomalley and roe in 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy cooking pot for three minutes.
• Add more butter and some of the lobster meat into the pot.
• Repeat this until all the lobster meat has been sauted for five to ten minutes.
• Add the cream, the reserved lobster juice from the platters, and the milk.
• Simmer BUT DO NOT BOIL uncovered on low heat for an hour or two (remember take care not to boil).
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Make this a day ahead to enhance the flavor and you'll be glad you did.
• NOTE: A rule of thumb for figuring amounts--4-5 ounces of meat per person; 1/2 stick butter per person; 1 cup half and half per person.