Authentic Bigos Recipe

Name: Authentic Bigos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried mushroom; 1 cup pitted prune; 8 ounces lean pork; 16 ounces chuck steaks; 8 ounces kielbasa or 8 ounces any other Polish sausage; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 onions, sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup dry madeira wine; 2 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed; 4 tomatoes, chopped; 4 cloves; 1 cinnamon stick (2-in piece); 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 2 1/2 cups stock; 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dried mushroom
1 cup pitted prune
8 ounces lean pork
16 ounces chuck steaks
8 ounces kielbasa or 8 ounces any other Polish sausage
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 onions, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup dry madeira wine
2 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed
4 tomatoes, chopped
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick (2-in piece)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
2 1/2 cups stock
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper

1
Cover prunes and dried mushrooms in boiled water. Let stand for 30 minutes then drain.
2
Cut all meats into 1-inch cubes, put in a ziploc bag, add the flour, close the bag and shake.
3
Saute the onions in the oil until soft. Remove.
4
Add the meat and brown in batches. Remove and set aside. Add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes stirring.
5
Return the meat to the pan with the onion, sauerkraut, tomatoes, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, dill, mushrooms and prunes. Pour in the stock and season with salt and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Uncover for the last 20 minuntes to let the liquid evaporate.
7
In the meantime, peel and cut the potatoes into 1-in cubes. Boil them in water until tender, drain and toss with parsley.
8
Add potatoes to bowl and top with the stew, sprinkle with parsley.

835

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried mushroom, 1 cup pitted prune, 8 ounces lean pork, 16 ounces chuck steaks, and more.

Yes, Authentic Bigos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Bigos

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