Polish Bigos (Hunter’s Stew) Bundle

Polish Bigos (Hunter’s Stew) Bundle

Bring one of Poland’s most beloved comfort foods to your table with a shortcut that makes preparing it at home wonderfully simple.

Known in Poland as bigos, Hunter’s Stew is a rich, hearty dish traditionally made by slowly cooking sauerkraut and cabbage with an assortment of meats, mushrooms and aromatic spices. Enjoyed in Poland for centuries, bigos found a place on tables both humble and grand and became especially associated with hunters, travelers and cold-weather gatherings.

Like many treasured Polish recipes, every family has its own version and many will tell you it tastes even better the next day.

Polana’s Polish Bigos (Hunter’s Stew) Bundle brings together the essential flavors of this classic dish while taking much of the prep work out of the process. Start with our prepared Sauerkraut & Mushroom Stew, made with sauerkraut, forest mushrooms, onion and seasonings, then add smoky Hunter’s Bacon (Boczek Myśliwski) and hearty Hunter’s Sausage (Kiełbasa Myśliwska). Finish it with our aromatic Hunter’s Stew Seasoning Blend for the characteristic savory, woodsy flavor of traditional bigos.

Serve your finished bigos piping hot alongside slices of Polish Rye Bread - the classic accompaniment for soaking up every last bit of the flavorful stew. 

A Polish classic made easier - deeply savory, smoky, warming and ready for the whole table to enjoy.

Bundle includes:

• 1 × Sauerkraut & Mushroom Stew — 2 lb
• 1 × Hunter’s Bacon (Boczek Myśliwski) — approx. 1 lb
• 1 × Hunter’s Sausage (Kiełbasa Myśliwska) — approx. 1.5 lb / 4 links
• 1 × Hunter’s Stew (Bigos) Seasoning Blend
• 1 × Polish Rye Bread — approx. 1 lb, sliced

Cooking Instructions 

How to Prepare Quick Polish Bigos (Hunter's Stew)
Enjoy the rich, hearty flavors of traditional Polish bigos without spending all day in the kitchen. With the ingredients in this bundle, preparing this Polish classic is easy.
1. Prepare the meats.
Thaw the Hunter's Bacon and Hunter's Sausage in the refrigerator if frozen. Cut the Hunter's Bacon into small, bite-sized pieces and slice the Hunter's Sausage into rounds.
2. Cook the bacon.
Add the diced Hunter's Bacon to a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook thoroughly, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is cooked through and lightly browned and some of its flavorful fat has rendered.
3. Add the sausage.
Add the sliced Hunter's Sausage to the pot. Cook together with the bacon for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is heated through and lightly browned.
4. Add the sauerkraut & mushroom stew.
Add the Sauerkraut & Mushroom Stew to the pot and stir well to combine with the meats.
5. Season and simmer.
Add Hunter's Stew Seasoning Blend to taste and stir thoroughly. Reduce the heat to low, cover and allow the bigos to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and the flavors have had time to blend.
6. Adjust as needed.
Bigos should be thick and hearty. If it becomes too thick while simmering, stir in a small amount of water or dark beer until your desired consistency is reached.
7. Serve and enjoy!
Serve your bigos piping hot with slices of Polish Rye Bread on the side.
Tip: Bigos is famous for becoming even more flavorful as it rests. Refrigerate leftovers and gently reheat them the next day for an even richer blend of smoky, savory flavors.