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Bigos Hunters Stew Recipe

A traditional Polish stew made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, and various meats. Perfect for a hearty meal.
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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: 450 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 Onions chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Red Wine
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add pork shoulder and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. Add onions and garlic to the pot, cook until softened.
  4. 4. Add sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, bay leaves, and caraway seeds. Stir well.
  5. 5. Return bacon and pork shoulder to the pot. Add Polish sausage. Stir to combine.
  6. 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Hearty, Stew, Traditional
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