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Polish Bigos, Hunter's Stew

Poland's national stew, layered with sauerkraut, cabbage, and three kinds of meat.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork shoulder cubed
  • 8 oz kiełbasa sliced
  • 4 oz bacon diced
  • 4 cups sauerkraut drained
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef or pork broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 juniper berries
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • Brown pork shoulder in the rendered fat, 6–8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  • Add onion to the pot and cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and cook 5 more minutes.
  • Return pork and bacon to the pot. Add sauerkraut, cabbage, tomato paste, broth, bay leaves, juniper berries, and caraway.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add kiełbasa and cook 20–30 more minutes, uncovered, until the stew has thickened.
  • Remove bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 3g
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