Polish Hunters’ Stew
Servings
6Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can easily be multiplied, but you’ll need a BIG pot. This recipe keeps well for about 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator and freezes well.
Serve with Brown Rice or Brown Rice with Parsley or Cumin Rice
Ingredients
| 2 ounce Mushrooms, shiitake, dried (or other dried mushrooms) |
| 2 cup Water (boiling) |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 large White or yellow onions (diced) |
| 2 ounces Breakfast Sausage Links (diced) |
| 1 lb Crimini mushrooms (quartered) |
| 1 pound Pork shoulder (thinly sliced) |
| 1 head, small (about 4-1/2 inch dia) Cabbage, raw (thinly sliced) |
| 2 cup Sauerkraut |
| 1 1/2 Cup Beer (or gluten-free beer) |
| 1 tsp., ground Black pepper |
| 2 Tbsp. Dried marjoram |
| 1 tsp. Smoked paprika |
| 10 prunes Dried prunes (sliced in half lengthwise) |
| 1 Tbsp. Horseradish, prepared |
Instructions
Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl and pour the boiling water over the top.
Stir and then let stand for about 10 minutes while you start the stew.
Place the olive oil in a large stock pot over high heat.
Add the onions and sausage and cook for about 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the fresh mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the pork and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the reconstituted mushrooms (and their broth), cabbage, sauerkraut, beer, pepper, marjoram, and paprika. Stir and cover.
Place the covered pot in the oven for 90 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add the prunes and horseradish. Stir and return to the oven for another 45 minutes.
Serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Brown Rice with Parsley
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Cumin Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 30 – 40 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…
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Lactose
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Recipe Notes
This Polish Hunters’ Stew is hearty and savory – perfect for a cold Winter’s night. An easy one-pot meal that freezes well.