Bigos

Bigos (Polish pronunciation: [ˈbiɡɔs]) is a traditional stew typical of Polish and Lithuanian cuisines that many consider to be the Polish national dish. A savory stew of cabbage and meat, there is no standard recipe, as recipes vary considerably from region to region and from family to family. Typical ingredients include fresh and fermented white cabbage (sauerkraut, kapusta kiszona in Polish), various cuts of meat and sausages, often whole or p... more

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