Authentic Polish Bigos Recipe | Traditional Hunter's Stew

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Authentic Polish Bigos Recipe | Traditional Hunter's Stew

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 Bigos, also known as Polish Hunter's Stew, is one of Poland's most iconic traditional dishes. Made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, tender pork, smoked sausage, beef, mushrooms, onions, and aromatic spices, this hearty stew is slow-cooked to develop its rich, smoky, and tangy flavor. Bigos is often considered even better the next day as the flavors continue to deepen. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, and cold-weather meals, this classic Polish comfort food is traditionally served with rye bread or boiled potatoes.

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Cooking Method


  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the pork and beef, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until lightly browned.
  4. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, soaked mushrooms, beef, pork, bay leaves, paprika, black pepper, and caraway seeds.
  7. Pour in the beef broth and stir well.
  8. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  9. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the flavors have blended.
  10. Remove the bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with rye bread or boiled potatoes.

 

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Pork shoulder – 1 lb (450 g), cubed Beef chuck – ½ lb (225 g), cubed , Polish smoked sausage (Kielbasa) – 12 oz (340 g), sliced

Sauerkraut – 1½ lb (700 g), drained , Fresh cabbage – ½ medium head, shredded , Onion – 1 large, chopped

Garlic – 4 cloves, minced , Dried mushrooms – ½ cup, soaked and chopped , Tomato paste – 2 tbsp

Beef broth – 2 cups , Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp , Bay leaves – 2

Black pepper – 1 tsp , Caraway seeds – 1 tsp (optional) , Paprika – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped

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