How to Make Polish Hunter's Stew - Bigos

By Barbara Rolek, About.com Guide

• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 1/2 ounce dried Polish or porcini mushrooms
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small head fresh cabbage, chopped
• 1 pound sauerkraut, rinsed well and drained
• 1/2 pound smoked Polish sausage ("kielbasa"), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 pound cooked fresh Polish sausage ("kielbasa"), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound leftover meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup dry red wine, preferably Madeira
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Here's What You'll Need to Make Polish Hunter's Stew - Bigos
• Saute onion and cabbage.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours.
• Portion into heated bowls.