POLISH HUNTER'S CHOUCROUTE (BIGOS)
Alex Witchel brought this recipe to The Times in 2008. Bigos is the sauerkraut stew that many consider the national dish of Poland. The author Louis Begley calls it Polish choucroute. With a pot of coarse grain mustard on the side and boiled potatoes topped with dill, the overall effect is a grown-up's version of a child's dinner party.
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories one pot, sausages, main course
Time 4h
Yield 6 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place onions in a bowl and mix with salt; set aside. Place a large skillet over medium heat; sauté bacon until brown and crisp. Remove from pan and set aside. Add onions to pan; sauté over medium heat until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat; set aside.
- Place sauerkraut in a heavy casserole without rinsing it unless you find the taste too strong. If you do, rinse in cold water and press water out in a colander. Add to sauerkraut the onions, potatoes, garlic, peppercorns and all meats except frankfurters, sausages and kielbasa. Peel and core apples, cut into quarters, and add to casserole. Mix well. Add enough consommé and wine to barely reach surface of sauerkraut. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and scraping bottom of casserole.
- Allow casserole to cool. Throw out bones and outer skin of knuckles. If not serving dish the same day, cover and refrigerate. If serving the same day, add sausages and kielbasa, and cook over low heat for 1 hour before serving.
- Fifteen minutes before serving, pour vodka over mixture. Place on a platter with raised edges (to prevent liquid from spilling), arranging sausages on top. If desired, serve with coarse grain mustard and lightly buttered boiled potatoes sprinkled with chopped dill.
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[email protected]This bigos recipe is a winner! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!
Shade Oludipe
[email protected]I've never made bigos before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out so well, and my family loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.
Namunyala Sam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful bigos. I love the addition of the smoked sausage and sauerkraut. It really gives the dish a unique and delicious flavor.
Sunmoon hassan sajim
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my bigos turned out perfectly. It's so delicious and comforting. I can't wait to make it again!
Lisa Wachter
[email protected]This bigos recipe is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Nevaeh Martinez
[email protected]I made this bigos for my family, and they loved it! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jessica Vierra
[email protected]This is the best bigos recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and complex, and it's perfect for a special occasion. I highly recommend it!
Nahid Gaji
[email protected]I made this bigos for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's definitely a recipe that I'll be making again and again.
nishat tabassum
[email protected]This bigos recipe is a winner! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!
Ella Zoutman
[email protected]I've never made bigos before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out so well, and my family loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.
Ali khan awan Ali khan awan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful bigos. I love the addition of the smoked sausage and sauerkraut. It really gives the dish a unique and delicious flavor.
EsCa NoR
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my bigos turned out perfectly. It's so delicious and comforting. I can't wait to make it again!
Joell Rojas
[email protected]This bigos recipe is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Mozahar
[email protected]I made this bigos for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's definitely a recipe that I'll be making again and again.
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[email protected]This is the best bigos recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and complex, and it's perfect for a special occasion. I highly recommend it!
Abdullah Al Jihad
[email protected]I've made this bigos recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Qasim zada
[email protected]This bigos recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I especially love the addition of the sauerkraut and kielbasa. They really give the dish a unique and delicious flavor.