Bigos Polish Hunter Stew

Bigos Polish Hunter Stew



Ingredients

1/2 medium cabbage;
4 cups of sauerkraut;
1 can tomato paste;
1/2 lb bacon sliced;
1 lb pork diced (any parts that can be sautéed is good);
1 lb Kielbasa sausage sliced (optionally substitute with a quality sausage from your butcher);
1 large onion diced;
2 cloves garlic minced;
1 bay leaf;
Optional salt and pepper to taste;


Method

Step 1
Cut your washed cabbage in thin slice and boil until tender in a pot.

Step 2
Boil the sauerkraut in another pot in about 2 cups of water. Strain and keep the sour water aside.

Step 3
Sauté your diced pork in a pan with some cooking oil (lard, coconut oil or butter are good).

Step 4
Set aside and sauté the bacon and sausage with the onion and garlic.

Step 5
In a large pot, combine cooked cabbage, sauerkraut, sour water, tomato paste, spices and your cooked meats, onion and garlic.

Step 6
Let simmer for about 1 hour.