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Bigos

'Hunter's stew' of sauerkraut, meats, mushrooms and prunes, better on day three.

Prep20 min
Cook3 h 10 min
Total3 h 30 min
Serves8
DifficultyMedium
Per serving408 kcal
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PolandMain courseNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Sauerkraut1 kg
  • Fresh cabbage500 g
  • Pork shoulder500 g
  • Kiełbasa300 g
  • Smoked bacon150 g
  • Dried wild mushrooms30 g
  • Prunes100 g
  • Tomato paste2 tbsp
  • Bay, allspice, juniper1 set

Method

  1. BrownBrown meats and sausage.
  2. StewSimmer with cabbage, mushrooms, prunes and spices 3 hours; reheat over several days.

Nutrition per serving

Calories408 kcal
Protein21.3 g
Carbohydrates21.2 g
Fat28.0 g
Fibre5.8 g
Sugar11.7 g
Sodium655 mg
Saturated fat10.0 g
Serving sizeabout 330 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Bigos take to make?

About 3 h 30 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 3 h 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Bigos?

About 408 kcal per serving, with 21 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 330 g each.

Which allergens does Bigos contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Bigos from?

Bigos is a main course from Poland. 'Hunter's stew' of sauerkraut, meats, mushrooms and prunes, better on day three.

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