Polish Pork and Sauerkraut Stew (Bigos)

Warming and satisfying, this dish takes humble ingredients and elevates them into a sum greater than their parts.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 3 hours 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1⁄2 lb. kielbasa, sliced into 1⁄2-inch rounds
  • 1⁄2 lb. pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed
  • 1 bottle (12 oz.) pilsner beer
  • 2 tsp. caraway seeds
  • 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1⁄4 tsp. salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a medium casserole dish with the slices of bacon. Mix together the remaining ingredients and place in the casserole. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for about 3 hours.