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Bigos Hunters Stew Recipe

A traditional Polish stew made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, various meats, and spices. 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 Kielbasa 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 over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add the pork shoulder and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
  4. 4. Add the sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, kielbasa, bacon, and pork shoulder back to the pot.
  5. 5. Stir in the bay leaves, caraway seeds, red wine, and beef broth.
  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 before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Hearty, Stew, Traditional
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