Bigos (Poland)
Serves 6
Ingredients
Method
500 g. Sauerkraut, Rinsed and Drained
250 g. Fresh White Cabbage, Shredded
150 g. Smoked Bacon, Chopped
350 g. Beef (Chuck,Shank Or Brisket), Cut into Small Pieces
200 g. Polish Sausage (Kielbasa), Sliced
1 Large Onion, Chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, Chopped
2 Bay Leaves
4 Allspice Berries
2 Dried Mushrooms
250 ml. Beef Broth
Salt and Pepper to Taste
125 ml. Red Wine (Optional)
1 Apple, Peeled, Cored and Diced
In a large pot, cook the bacon until it starts to render fat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, allspice, and mushrooms. Cook until the onion is soft.
Add the sausages, sauerkraut, cabbage, broth, salt, pepper, wine, and apple.
Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. If the stew becomes too dry, add more broth or water.