- Glossary
- Bigos - Polish Hunter'so Stew
Bigos - Polish Hunter'so Stew
Bigos, often called Polish hunter'so stew, is one of the most celebrated dishes in Polish cuisine. It is prepared from a combination of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, various types of meat, sausage, dried mushrooms and dried plums.
The secret to great bigos lies in slow stewing, ideally for several hours or even days. Each reheating deepens and blends all the flavours together. In Poland, bigos is traditionally served on Christmas Eve and during winter holidays.
- Bigos is considered the unofficial national dish of Poland with centuries-old preparation traditions.
- The longer bigos is stewed and reheated, the better it tastes, which is why it is often prepared a day ahead.
- The base consists of a mix of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage to which various types of meat are added.
- In Polish culture, bigos is an essential part of the Christmas Eve dinner and winter celebrations.
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