Polish Stew [Bigos]

By mdancause

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium cabbage;
• 4 cups of sauerkraut;
• 1 can tomato paste;
• 1/2 lb bacon sliced;
• 1 lb pork diced (any parts that can be sautéed is good);
• 1 lb Kielbasa sausage sliced (optionally substitute with a quality sausage from your butcher);
• 1 large onion diced;
• 2 cloves garlic minced;
• 1 bay leaf;
• Optional salt and pepper to taste;

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from paleoleap.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut your washed cabbage in thin slice and boil until tender in a pot.

Boil the sauerkraut in another pot in about 2 cups of water. Strain and keep the sour water aside.

Sauté your diced pork in a pan with some cooking oil (lard, coconut oil or butter are good).

Set aside and sauté the bacon and sausage with the onion and garlic.

In a large pot, combine the cooked cabbage, sauerkraut, sour water, tomato paste, spices and your cooked meats, onion and garlic.

Let simmer for about 1 hour.