Polish Bigos – Hunter’s Stew
A traditional Polish stew made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, various meats including pork, beef, and sausage, simmered slowly to develop rich flavors.
Ingredients (Serves 6):
* 400g pork shoulder, cubed
* 300g smoked sausage (kielbasa), sliced
* 200g beef stew meat, cubed
* 400g sauerkraut, rinsed
* 200g fresh cabbage, shredded
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tsp black peppercorns
* 1 cup beef broth
* Salt, pepper, oil
Instructions:
1. Brown pork, beef, and sausage in oil; remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
3. Add fresh cabbage, sauerkraut, bay leaves, and peppercorns; cook for 5 minutes.
4. Return meats to pot, pour in broth, season with salt and pepper.
5. Simmer covered on low heat for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot with rye bread.
Polish Tip:
Bigos tastes better when reheated the next day after flavors meld.
Polish Bigos – Hunter’s Stew
A traditional Polish stew made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, various meats including pork, beef, and sausage, simmered slowly to develop rich flavors.
Ingredients (Serves 6):
* 400g pork shoulder, cubed
* 300g smoked sausage (kielbasa), sliced
* 200g beef stew meat, cubed
* 400g sauerkraut, rinsed
* 200g fresh cabbage, shredded
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tsp black peppercorns
* 1 cup beef broth
* Salt, pepper, oil
Instructions:
1. Brown pork, beef, and sausage in oil; remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
3. Add fresh cabbage, sauerkraut, bay leaves, and peppercorns; cook for 5 minutes.
4. Return meats to pot, pour in broth, season with salt and pepper.
5. Simmer covered on low heat for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot with rye bread.
Polish Tip:
Bigos tastes better when reheated the next day after flavors meld.