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Bigos: Polish Hunter’s Stew with Game (Venison, Wild Boar) and Juniper Berries

Full recipe at polonist.com

Utensils needed:

  • 2.2 lb (1 kg) venison/game meat (venison, boar, elk, lamb - see notes)
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) smoked raw bacon (in a piece)
  • 1 handful (0.35 oz, 10 g) dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 - 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 5 all-spice berries
  • 8 juniper berries
  • 3 - 4 dried bay leaves
  • 8 dried, smoked prunes
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) kiełbasa ‘myśliwska’ (smoked & dried hunter’s sausage - see notes)
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) kiełbasa ‘jałowcowa’ (juniper sausage - see notes)
  • 1.5 cup (360 ml) dry red wine
  • 14 oz (400 g) sauerkraut
  • 5.3 oz (150 g) fresh white cabbage
  • 2 - 3 tbsp apple or elderberry vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
  • Canola oil, for frying

Overview

Prep Time:
30 m
Cook Time:
3 h
Total Time:
3 h 30 m

Category

Fish, Main

Cuisine

Polish

Made with ❤️ in Co. Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪

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