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Polish Bigos

A Polish stew of fermented cabbage, meat, sausage and mushrooms, gently simmered in broth. Makes 5 servings.

This version combines fermented cabbage with assorted cuts of meat, bacon, sausage and dried mushrooms. Allow about 45 minutes for preparation, including soaking the mushrooms, and 30 minutes for cooking.

Total time75 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings5
Polish Bigos
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Method

  1. 01

    Soak the mushrooms

    Cover the dried mushrooms with water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain them. Meanwhile, cut the meat, bacon, sausages and onion; drain and chop the fermented cabbage.

    Ready to continue when: The mushrooms are tender and drained, and the other ingredients are cut.

    30 min
  2. 02

    Brown the ingredients

    Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the meat, bacon, sausages, onion and drained mushrooms. Sauté, stirring, until the onion starts to brown.

    Ready to continue when: The onion is beginning to brown and the meat no longer looks raw on the surface.

  3. 03

    Cook the bigos

    Stir in the fermented cabbage and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Ready to continue when: The stew has simmered gently for 30 minutes and the meat is tender.

    30 min

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