HUNTERS' STEW FROM WARSAW (BIGOS WARSZAWSKI)

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The intermarriage of French and Polish nobility was greatly responsible for adding a distinctive French flair to traditional Polish cooking. This recipe is considered "high Polish Cuisine" as compared to - Bigos, Hunters' Stew - the peasant version. Both have been posted by request. *Bigos is made with a only a small amount of added liquid.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1 lb pork, cubed
1 lb sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced Polish sausage
1/4 cup water
1 bouillon cube
1 lb cabbage, thinly sliced
3/4 cup diced bacon
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons instant flour
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
salt and pepper
1/2 cup red table wine

Steps:

  • Brown pork in the hot bacon drippings.
  • Place in a kettle and add sauerkraut, sausage, water and boullion cube.
  • Cover and simmer until the pork is tender (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
  • In the meantime, add the cabbage to a pot of boiling water, reduce heat, simmer 20 minutes and drain.
  • Saute the bacon and onion until golden, add the flour mixed with water and stir until smooth.
  • Stir into the pork- sauerkraut mixture and add the tomato paste, cabbage, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, add wine and serve with steamed potatoes or crusty rye bread.

Agatha Khloe
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This stew is a must-try for any fan of Polish cuisine.


Mcinerney Sara
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one is really good. The flavors are amazing and the meat is so tender.


Meerab Khaan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Gail Otley
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I love this stew! It's hearty and flavorful, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Paul Rodriguez
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This stew is way too sour for my taste. I won't be making it again.


Umer yusafzai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out too salty. I think next time I'll use less salt.


Bawali Bausa
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This stew is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


AN ALL AMERICAN CARTEL LLC
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I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors are well-balanced and the stew is very filling.


Iris Pourciau
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This is the best hunter's stew I've ever had. The meat is tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Khawaja_writes54
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I made this stew for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Alex Gracie
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This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible!


Tamjidur Rahman
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of meats and sauerkraut, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorites!


durga niroula
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Sekandi Hussein
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The stew is very filling and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Neaz Masum
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The stew was thick and rich, and the flavors were well-balanced. I especially liked the addition of the prunes.


it's hridoy
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This stew is hearty and flavorful! The combination of meats and sauerkraut is perfect, and the spices add a nice depth of flavor. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit!