Bigos - Hunter's Stew
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.
POLISH COOKING - Marianna Olszewska Heberle
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