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Bigos Hunters Stew Recipe

Bigos, also known as Hunter's Stew, is a traditional Polish dish made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, various meats, and a blend of spices. It's hearty and perfect for cold weather.
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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: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Sauerkraut
  • 500 g Fresh Cabbage shredded
  • 300 g Pork Shoulder cubed
  • 200 g Polish Sausage sliced
  • 2 Onions chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. 2. Add the pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. 3. Stir in the sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, and Polish sausage. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. 4. Add the tomato paste, beef broth, bay leaves, and caraway seeds. Stir well.
  5. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stew, Traditional
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