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Bigos (Polish hunter's stew)
Put the cabbage in a heavy casserole dish, add the stock and cook over a low heat for about 50 mins, until tender.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Bigos (Polish hunter's stew) take?
2 hr 28 min all in โ 10 min prep, 2 hr 18 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan, Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
What can I use instead?
beef โ tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. onion โ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) โ passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Add the mushrooms and their liquid along with all the cooked meat, onions and prunes, then cover and cook for 20 mins. Add the spices, red wine and tomato purรฉe and bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 1 hr. Season well and leave to cool. Will keep covered and chilled for up to two days. Bigos improves in flavour over a couple of days. Leave to cool first. Reheat until piping hot before serving.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.