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Bigos- Hunter's Stew
* Exported from MasterCook *
Bigos - Hunter's Stew
Recipe By : POLISH COOKING - Marianna Olszewska Heberle
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews Polish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds sauerkraut
2 pounds ham -- with bone,ribs or ri
2 bay leaves
1 ounce dried mushrooms -- chopped
20 black peppercorns
10 allspice berries
1/2 teaspoon salt
11 cups beef broth -- bouillon or water
2 pounds cabbage -- chopped like sauerkr
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound Polish sausage links -- cut into 1/2-inch cu
1 pound Polish white sausage with garlic -- cut into
1/2-inch cu
1 pound bacon -- cut into 1/2-inch cu
Translation by Micaela "Stayka" Pantke - any mistakes are therefore mine.
This recipe was taken from POLISH COOKING - Marianna Olszewska Heberle A
harmonious blend of flavors known as the Polish national dish. Rinse
sauerkraut with cold water; drain well. In a large stockpot, combine
sauerkraut, ham or pork, bay leaves, mushrooms, peppercorns, allspice and
salt. Add 6 cups broth, bouillon or water. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes
over medium heat. Cover and simmer over low heat 45 minutes. Remove
meat. Let meat cool. Place cabbage in a large saucepan. Add remaining 5
cups broth, bouillon or water. Bring to boil. Cook, uncovered, over
medium heat, 1 hour or until cabbage is tender. Add to sauerkraut
mixture. Bone cooked meat. Cut cooked meat into 1/2-inch cubes. Melt
butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add cooked meat, smoked sausage
and white sausage. Saute over medium heat 10 minutes or until browned.
Add to sauerkraut mixture. In same skillet, saute bacon over medium heat
until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add to sauerkraut mixture.
Cover; cook over low heat 1 hour or longer. Remove and discard bay
leaves. Serve hot. Makes 12 to 14 servings. Use only meat with large
bones, so bones can be removed easily. The secret of old-time Bigos is
that it gets better as it's reheated on successive days, peaking at the
6th or 7th day. In between, store covered in the refrigerator.
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Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1151 0
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