Polish Bigos / Hunter's Stew Recipe

Name: Polish Bigos / Hunter's Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed; 1 cup apple juice; 1 lb smoked pork butt; 1 lb spareribs; 14 lb bacon; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes; 2 cups water; 2 bay leaves; black pepper, lots; salt; 4 lbs heads of cabbage; 1 lb pork loin chops or 1 lb country-style pork ribs; 1 lb smoked kielbasa; ½ cup onion (chopped); 16 ounces fresh mushrooms; 1 ounce mushroom (dried); 2 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

4 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed
1 cup apple juice
1 lb smoked pork butt
1 lb spareribs
14 lb bacon
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
black pepper, lots
salt
4 lbs heads of cabbage
1 lb pork loin chops or 1 lb country-style pork ribs
1 lb smoked kielbasa
½ cup onion (chopped)
16 ounces fresh mushrooms
1 ounce mushroom (dried)
2 tablespoons flour

1
Brown pork and spareribs in a large heavy pot.
2
Add smoked butt with 1 cup of water and simmer for 1 hour.
3
Add the sauerkraut and one cup apple juice.
4
Chop the cabbage fine and add to sauerkraut.
5
Add lots of pepper and salt cover and simmer 1 hour.
6
Remove lid and keep pot on a very low simmer.
7
In a pan, fry bacon until crisp, then crumble into sauerkraut mixture.
8
Remove most of the bacon fat and fry onions and mushrooms and flour until they just brown.
9
Mix into sauerkraut mixture.
10
Cut kielbasa into slices add to sauerkraut mixture with the tomatoes.
11
Bring to a boil, simmer 30 minutes and serve hot with rye bread and mashed potatoes.

9239

kcal

Calories

699

Fat

Carbs

654

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed, 1 cup apple juice, 1 lb smoked pork butt, 1 lb spareribs, and more.

Yes, Polish Bigos / Hunter's Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Polish Bigos / Hunter's Stew

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