Bigos (Bigus) in Polish traditional made from sauerkraut

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 4 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make Bigos Polish from sauerkraut? Bigos, also called Bigus, will be made in Polish. Measure out all ingredients. Choose sausages and frankfurters according to your taste so that you like them.

2. STEP 2

   

   Place sauerkraut in a tall, thick-walled pan and pour in 300 ml of water. Simmer covered over low heat for 1 hour.

3. STEP 3

   

   Wash the pork, dry it, cut into large cubes.

4. STEP 4

   

   Fry the meat in a frying pan in vegetable oil with a high smoking point until golden brown.

5. STEP 5

   

   Shred the white cabbage with a knife or using a special grater-shredder.

6. STEP 6

   

   Add to the pan with sauerkraut. Stir. Pour in the remaining water. Simmer covered for another 30 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   Cut the sausage and smoked meats into small pieces.

8. STEP 8

   

   Add smoked meats and fried pork to the cabbage.

9. STEP 9

   

   Add bay leaves, coriander, ground pepper. Pour in the wine.

10. STEP 10

    

    Mix everything thoroughly and simmer under the lid for another 2 hours. At the very end, add salt if necessary.

Comments on the recipe

alexa

05.11.2023

4.6

Gorgeous dish! I am delighted! And one more bigus recipe.

Quasipupa

05.11.2023

4.8

I’ve never cooked stewed cabbage with meat with wine, I can imagine how it adds notes to the dish). I’ve never known this recipe, I’ll definitely try it. Probably wine is only suitable if you do it like here, with meat products?

Rachel

05.11.2023

4.5

I made bigos (Bigus) in Polish traditionally from sauerkraut a long time ago, but the recipe was lost. And, WOW, here it is, on your favorite site! It’s like I’ve been to Poland, how delicious it is. I rewrote the recipe so that it doesn’t go anywhere. Thank you very much!