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Polish Bigos

Bigos is a stew that mainly consists of red cabbage, pork, carrots, onion and more. This traditional polish offering is a palate-pleasing favorite with an ethnic flare.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 8 servings
Calories 3266.77 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 16 ounce(s) smoked pork link sausage, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 8 ounce(s) pork chops, center cut, diced in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 onion, cut and half and 1/8 inch slices
  • 4 med. carrots, peeled and shredded or very thinly sliced
  • 7 cup(s) red cabbages, shredded
  • 3 teaspoon(s) bay leaves
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1/2 small green peppers, chopped
  • 8 floz white wine, or may use rose
  • 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch

Instructions

 

  • In Dutch oven, cook sausage in a little oil.
  • Remove meat and add onion.
  • Saute until limp then add fresh pork and cook through.
  • Add spices and cook 1 minute to release flavors.
  • Add enough water to cover bottom of pan 1/2 to 1 cup and then add carrots and cabbage.
  • Stir in wine and cover.
  • Cook 30-45 minutes until cabbage is soft.
  • Stir in reserved sausage and thicken with cornstarch.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve stuffed in pita style bread or with some hearty bread and a glass of beer.
  • Ready in 55 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 3266.77kcalCarbohydrates: 274.96gProtein: 138.25gFat: 156.23gSaturated Fat: 52.44gCholesterol: 453.33mgSodium: 12514.61mgFiber: 63.05gSugar: 167.37g

Keyword Carrots, Pork, Vegetables
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