Polish Bigos

Prep: 30 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Polish

A hearty Polish stew combining sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, meats, and mushrooms, rich in savory flavors, perfect for cold days and hearty appetites.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb sauerkraut
  • 1 lb fresh cabbage
  • 2 or 5 dried mushrooms
  • 1/2 lb boneless fresh pork
  • 1/4 lb bacon
  • 4 oz salt pork
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 6 oz sausage
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • fat for frying
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut up the sauerkraut, add a small amount of boiling water, and simmer until tender.
  2. Shred the fresh cabbage and cook in the same way, with the dried mushrooms added.
  3. In a hot skillet, brown the pork on all sides in a little fat.
  4. Add the browned pork to the sauerkraut along with the bacon and simmer, covered, until the meat is tender.
  5. Render the salt pork, add crisp pieces to the sauerkraut, and use the pork fat for cooking the minced onions until lightly browned.
  6. Add the flour, stirring to prevent lumping, and cook until it browns.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.2g 54% DV
Total Fat 48.6g 62% DV
Carbs 41.6g 15% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 10.8g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 17259.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 832.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 82.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 19.7mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 6.7mcg 34% DV
Calcium 104.8mg 8% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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