Paleo Bigos (Hunter's Stew)

Ingredients

• about 910 g Sauerkraut
• about 450 g Pork Shoulder
• about 450 g Beef Chuck
• about 225 g Paleo Kielbasa
• 6 slices Bacon
• 2 medium Onion
• 0.5 cup Dried Mushrooms
• 1 tbsp Juniper Berries
• 2 leaves Bay Leaves
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 4 cups Bone Broth
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and chop.
2. 2Chop pork shoulder, beef chuck, kielbasa, and bacon into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3Sauté bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
4. 4Brown pork and beef in bacon fat. Remove and set aside.
5. 5Sauté diced onion until softened. Add sauerkraut, mushrooms, juniper berries, bay leaves, and tomato paste.
6. 6Return meats to the pot. Pour in bone broth and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
7. 7Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until meats are tender.
8. 8Stir in crispy bacon before serving.

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