Chef John’s Bigos (Polish Hunter’s Stew)

Description This meaty stew is usually made with wild game such as venison or boar, but you can use beef, pork, or other meat–just use a lot. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd, especially when the weather turns cold and dreary. Ingredients ¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms ½ cup warm water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter … Read more

Bigos (Polish Hunter’s Stew)

Description Bigos is almost a Polish national dish. This is a traditional recipe from Poland. Bigos is a rich flavorful stew with sauerkraut, Polish sausage, beef, pork, red wine, caraway seeds and more. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes. Ingredients 9 cups boiling water, divided 3 pounds sauerkraut – rinsed, drained and chopped … Read more