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Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew

Cabbage, sauerkraut, mushrooms, sausage, smoked meat, prunes, and spices simmer slowly.

Hard⏱️ 4 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 8~540 kcal🇵🇱 Polish🌍 Full translation🍸 18+ Drink Responsibly

25 min prep 160 min cook 60 min rest

#One-Pot
#Alcoholic
#Winter

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Timeline

Total 4 h 5 min

Prep25 min
Resting/Marinating1 h
Cooking2 h 40 min

Ingredients

8 servings

Quick:

700 gr White cabbage
500 gr Sauerkraut
400 gr Beef sausage
300 gr Smoked meat
40 gr Dried mushrooms
100 gr Dried plums
2 adet Onions
0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Red wine
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tomato paste
6 dilim Rye bread

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Instructions

1
Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for 1 hour.
1 hr
60:00
2
Slice the cabbage finely and cook it with meat stock for 45 minutes.
45 min
45:00
3
Fry the sausage and smoked meat in a pan for 6 minutes.
6 min
06:00
4
Fry the onions in the same pan for 6 minutes.
6 min
06:00
5
Add the sauerkraut, mushroom soaking liquid, mushrooms, meats, onions and tomato paste to the cabbage.
6
Cook the bigos over low heat for 90 minutes.
1 hr 30 min
90:00
7
Add the wine and dried plums and boil for 20 more minutes.
20 min
20:00

💡 Tip: Reheating bigos the next day brings the cabbage, meat and spice flavors together even more.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot as a winter dish with rye bread and pickles.

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Nutrition (per serving)

⚠️ Estimated, 50% match

~540

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 23%Carbs 21%Fat 56%

GI 25 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL

9.2g

Sugar

3.7g

Fiber

19.3mg

Sodium

0.1g

Saturated fat

⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (50%); values are estimates.

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

10/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew make?
This recipe serves 8.
How long does Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 160 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 245 minutes in total.
Is Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 28g, fat: 34g.
Which allergens does Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew belong to?
This recipe belongs to Polish cuisine.
How many ingredients does Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
Is Warsaw Bigos Hunter's Stew filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for 1 hour.

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