Polish stew “Bigos”
The name Bigos is sometimes translated as a hunter's stew. In fact, it can be prepared with any meat that an avid hunter kills. We take pork belly, which does not require hunting.
Ingredients
- 1 kg of white cabbage
- 500 g of sauerkraut
- 300 g of bacon
- 300 g pork belly
- 450 g pork tenderloin
- 500 g meat sausage
- 1 big onion
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 100 ml of vegetable oil
- Salt and spices
- 2-4 cloves of garlic
Description
This soup is sometimes referred to as the Polish national dish. In fact, Bigos is a popular dish throughout Eastern Europe, providing plenty of energy, especially on cold days. This is ensured by the ingredients with high fat content such as pork belly, bacon and meat sausages. Together with tender fillet, they deliver a taste that truly deserves the label 'a hearty meal'. You can also take other meats for this soup. However, they should not be lean but marbled, because fat provides important flavorings.
The interesting thing about this soup is the combination of white cabbage and sauerkraut. They provide important vitamins and minerals. Thanks to their fiber, they stimulate digestion and guarantee that your stomach can cope with a lot of meat.
