Polish Hunter'S Stew (Bigos) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs. sauerkraut
2 lbs. ham with bone, pork spareribs or pork rib roast
2 bay leaves
1 oz. dried mushrooms, chopped
20 black peppercorns
10 allspice berries
1/2 t. salt
11 c. beef broth, bouillon or water
2 lbs. green cabbage, chopped like sauerkraut
2 T. butter or margarine
1 lb. Polish smoked sausage, cubed
1 lb. bacon, cubed

Preparation

Rinse the sauerkraut with cold water. Drain well. In a large stockpot, combine the sauerkraut, ham or pork, bay leaves, mushrooms, peppercorns, allspice and salt. Add 6 c. broth, bouillon or water. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes over medium heat. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.