Bigos Stew

A traditional Polish national dish featuring pork, spicy sausage, sauerkraut, and cabbage simmered with mushrooms, apple, and aromatic spices.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 456.1 kcals 2736.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.8 grams 76.5 grams
Fat 36.4 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 19.3 grams 115.8 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Dairy
50
g
Fruits
1
piece
Apple
grated
Liquids
500
ml
Chicken Stock
or beef stock
Meat
300
g
Pork Belly
lean and cubed
300
g
Smoked Polish Sausage
such as kabanos, chopped
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
0.5
tsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
500
g
0.5
piece
White Cabbage
shredded
200
g
Tomatoes
freshly chopped or tinned
10
g
Mushrooms
dried

Steps

  • Melt the butter in a large casserole dish.
  • Sauté the sliced onion over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add crushed juniper berries, caraway seeds, and cubed pork to the pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and brown the meat over high heat for two minutes.
  • Add drained sauerkraut, shredded white cabbage, chopped tomatoes, and 500ml of stock.
  • Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water until softened.
  • Add the mushroom soaking liquid and finely chopped mushrooms to the casserole.
  • Stir in the chopped sausage and grated apple.
  • Simmer for another 90 minutes before serving.