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Bigos From Out Of This Kitchen Recipe

Dive into the rich flavors of authentic Polish Bigos! This hearty hunter's stew, made with a secret family recipe, is incredibly flavorful but requires some time and patience. The result? A deeply satisfying, complex, and unforgettable dish perfect for a chilly evening. Get ready for an adventure in taste!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 177.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bigos From Out Of This Kitchen

  • 1 pound kielbasa, 1 pound Polish sausage, 1/2 pound bacon
  • Salt Pork
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • Leek
  • Flour
  • 1 cup dried mushrooms, rehydrated and chopped
  • Water
  • 2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Sugar
  • Madeira Wine
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (fresh)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon juniper berries
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)
  • carrots

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How to Make Bigos From Out Of This Kitchen

  1. Brown the kielbasa, Polish sausage, and bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside, reserving the rendered fat.
  2. Add the onions and carrots to the pot and sauté in the reserved fat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sauerkraut, shredded cabbage, and dried mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, juniper berries, marjoram, and allspice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour.
  5. After 1 hour, add the browned meats, prunes, and cranberries. Stir well to combine.
  6. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for at least another 1 hour, or up to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill (optional) and serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

69 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

17g

Carbs

5g

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