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Bigos Hunters Stew Recipe

A traditional Polish stew made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, and a variety of meats.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Sauerkraut
  • 500 g Fresh Cabbage shredded
  • 500 g Pork Shoulder cubed
  • 300 g Polish Sausage sliced
  • 200 g Bacon diced
  • 2 pcs Onions chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 pcs Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
  • 1 cup Red Wine
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, brown the pork shoulder. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. Add onions and garlic to the pot, cook until softened.
  4. 4. Add sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, and all the meats back into the pot.
  5. 5. Pour in red wine and beef broth. Add bay leaves and caraway seeds.
  6. 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
  7. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Stew
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