Venison Bigos

venison bigos

PolishOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1/2 pound venison, cubed
  • 1/2 pound lean pork, cubed
  • 1/2 pound venison sausage, sliced 1/2" thick
  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 can beef broth, (10 1/2 oz)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon mild paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cans sauerkraut, (32 oz total)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a Dutch oven, fry the bacon until crisp, then remove and drain, leaving grease in pan.

  2. 2

    Saute onion and mushrooms in drippings until softened, then remove and drain them.

  3. 3

    Pour off all but 1/4 cup of drippings.

  4. 4

    Brown the meats.

  5. 5

    Add the bacon, onions, mushrooms, and remaining ingredients, except sauerkraut.

  6. 6

    Bring to a simmer, stirring.

  7. 7

    Cover and simmer for 2 hours.

  8. 8

    Add drained sauerkraut and simmer 20 more minutes.

Tags

souppolishamerican