Polish Bigos
Main Dishes • Poland
Description
Polish Bigos
Ingredients
- White Cabbage 10 oz
- Sauerkraut 25 oz
- Semi-Smoked Sausage 10 oz
- Pork Blood 15 oz
- Water 10 fl oz
- Frozen White Mushrooms 5 oz
- Red Grape Juice 5 fl oz
- Prunes 10 pieces
- Onion 1 piece
- Corn Starch 1 teaspoon
- Sugar ¼ teaspoon
- Ground Caraway 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable Oil 2 tablespoons
- Marjoram 2 tablespoons
- Bacon 10 oz
- Pickled Apples 1 piece
- Crushed Tomatoes in Their Own Juice 5 oz
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Thaw the mushrooms (retain the liquid), slice them into strips, and set aside.
Step 2
Shred the fresh cabbage and sauté it in vegetable oil for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Slice the prunes into strips, add them to the cabbage, season with salt and pepper, mix well, and transfer everything to a separate bowl.
Step 4
Cut the bacon into cubes and fry it in a hot skillet for about 5 minutes, then add the diced pork. Season with salt and pepper, add caraway seeds, and fry for another 5 minutes. Pour in 200 ml of water, stir, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 5
Using a slotted spoon, remove the meat and set it aside. Combine the broth with the cornstarch and mix well.
Step 6
If the sauerkraut is long, cut it into shorter segments.
Step 7
Slice the onion into half-rings, peel the apple, and cut it into cubes.
Step 8
Sauté the onion for 3 minutes, then add the mushrooms, apple, sauerkraut, mushroom juice, 100 ml of water, and red wine. Mix well, pour in the broth with cornstarch, and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the sautéed fresh cabbage, sugar, and marjoram, and mix everything well.
Step 9
In a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot, layer half of the cabbage, then all the meat, followed by the remaining cabbage.
Step 10
Top with halved tomatoes and pour 100 ml of their juice over everything. Place the pot over low heat and simmer covered for 2 hours, checking to ensure the liquid does not evaporate. If it does, add more water or broth.
Step 11
After 2 hours, stir and serve.
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