Bigos (Hunter'S Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb pork
1/2 lb veal
1/2 lb beef
1/2 lb lamb
1/2 lb venison (optional)
1/2 lb mushroom, cooked
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 lb bacon
1/2 lb Polish sausage, cut in small pieces
1 quart sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1/2 - 1 cup water or 1/2-1 cup vegetable stock
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a very large skillet, fry the bacon.
Add onion, mushrooms and meat and fry until meat is lightly browned.
Add 1/2 cup liquid, cover and simmer until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Add more liquid if needed.
Add sausage and sauerkraut and cook until the flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and serve with steamed potatoes and crusty rye bread.