PolishMain course
Bigos (Hunters Stew)
Bigos, or Hunter's Stew, is a hearty Polish dish built on a foundation of browned meats and sauerkraut. You'll start by rendering bacon and browning kielbasa, then searing floured pork cubes in the same pot. A mix of fresh cabbage and sauerkraut cooks down with aromatics before everything simmers together with red wine, beef stock, and a blend of spices. The stew bakes for several hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the pork to become fork-tender.
35 minServes 4
Method
6 steps · 35 min total
- 01
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). - 02
Brown Bacon and Kielbasa
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced bacon and kielbasa, cooking and stirring until the bacon fat has rendered and the sausage is lightly browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked meats to a large casserole or Dutch oven, leaving the drippings in the pot.
