Traditional Bigos (Hunter's Stew)
This hearty Polish hunter's stew combines fresh and sauerkraut with various meats, creating a rich and flavorful dish. It's perfect for a cold day and tastes even better warmed up the next day.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 3 ore 30 min.
- Porții
- 6
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 481 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține sulfiți. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
- 700 gsauerkraut, rinsed and drained
- 500 gcabbage, shredded
- 500 gpork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 250 gsmoked kielbasa, sliced
- 100 gbacon, diced
- 1 buc.yellow onion, chopped
- 20 gDried Mushrooms, porcini or mixed, rehydrated and chopped
- 1 canăwater, from rehydrating mushrooms
- 2 lingurătomato paste
- 0,5 canăred wine, dry
- 2 buc.bay leaf
- 5 buc.allspice berry
- 5 buc.juniper berry
- 1 lingurițăcaraway seed
- 1 lingurițăsalt
- 0,5 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
- 50 gprune, pitted and chopped
Ustensile
slotted spoon · large pot · dutch oven · cutting board · knife
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Rehydrate the dried mushrooms in hot water for at least 20 minutes, then drain, reserving the liquid, and chop the mushrooms.
Aproximativ 20 min.
- 2
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Aproximativ 8 min.
Nota bucătarului: Render the fat well for flavor.
- 3
Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the pot, and set aside.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 4
Add the pork shoulder to the pot and brown it on all sides over medium-high heat.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Brown in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot, ensuring a good sear.
- 5
Remove the browned pork and set it aside with the bacon.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 6
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Aproximativ 7 min.
- 7
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Cooking the tomato paste deepens its flavor.
- 8
Pour in the red wine and deglaze the bottom of the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 9
Return the pork and bacon to the pot, then add the sauerkraut, shredded cabbage, chopped rehydrated mushrooms, and the reserved mushroom water.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 10
Add the bay leaves, allspice berries, juniper berries, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 11
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Aproximativ 2 ore
Nota bucătarului: The longer it simmers, the more the flavors meld.
- 12
After 2 hours, add the sliced smoked kielbasa and chopped prunes to the pot.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 13
Continue to simmer, covered, for another 1 hour, or until the cabbage is very tender and the flavors are fully developed.
Aproximativ 1 oră
Nota bucătarului: Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 481,2kcal
- Proteine
- 29g
- Carbohidrați
- 21,8g
- Grăsimi
- 29,8g
- Fibre
- 7,2g
- Zahăr
- 10g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftover bigos in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.