Bigos Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sauerkraut
• 1 pound fresh cabbage, shredded
• 1 pound pork shoulder, cubed
• 1/2 pound kielbasa, sliced
• 1/2 cup dried mushrooms
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes
2. In a large pot, combine sauerkraut and fresh cabbage
3. Add pork shoulder and kielbasa
4. Add soaked mushrooms and their liquid
5. Add onions, garlic, red wine, and tomato paste
6. Season with bay leaves, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, and paprika
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer
8. Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally
9. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed
10. Serve hot with bread or potatoes