Ukrainian Cabbage with Smoked Meats (Bigos: Kapusta

Name: Ukrainian Cabbage with Smoked Meats (Bigos: Kapusta z vudzhenynoiu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless pork shoulder; 2 tbsp. bacon grease; oil; 2 cups sauerkraut; 3 md. onions; 4 cups shredded cabbage; 2 bay leaves; 4 to 6 peppercorns; 2 allspice berries; 1-1/2 lb. smoked sausage; kovbasa; 1 lb. dry cured boneless ham; 3 tbsp. flour; 2 tbsp. lard; 1 cup ham stock; water

Servings: persons

1 lb. boneless pork shoulder
2 tbsp. bacon grease
oil
2 cups sauerkraut
3 md. onions
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 bay leaves
4 to 6 peppercorns
2 allspice berries
1-1/2 lb. smoked sausage
kovbasa
1 lb. dry cured boneless ham
3 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. lard
1 cup ham stock
water

1
In a large dutch oven, brown the pork shoulder on all sides in bacon grease.
2
Remove to a plate.
3
Drain sauerkraut and reserve liquid.
4
Cook chopped onions until clear, and add cabbage and sauerkraut.
5
Mix well, add bay leaf, peppercorns, and allspice.
6
Return pork shoulder to pot, cover, and cook over low heat for 1 hour or until pork is tender.
7
Skim off fat.
8
Add sausage, ham, and sauerkraut juice.
9
Cook 30 minutes.
10
In a saucepan, cook flour in lard, stirring until golden.
11
Blend in ham stock or water, and pour into the bigos, mixing again.
12
Heat to boiling and simmer until sauce thickens.
13
Slice pork and cut sausage diagonally into 2 inch pieces.
14
Arrange pork, ham slices, and sausage over the cabbage mixture (with bay leaves removed) in a large deep platter.

605

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. boneless pork shoulder, 2 tbsp. bacon grease, oil, 2 cups sauerkraut, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Cabbage with Smoked Meats (Bigos: Kapusta z vudzhenynoiu) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ukrainian Cabbage with Smoked Meats (Bigos: Kapusta z vudzhenynoiu)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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