Polish Cuisine: Making Bigos aka the Hunter's Stew

Bigos, a rich and rustic stew known as the "pride of the Polish table," is made with sauerkraut, cabbage, wild mushrooms, smoked meats, and aromatic spices. It is a dish that deepens in flavor over time, and in meaning over generations. 

 

In this hands-on class, you will chop, sauté, and simmer the vegetables, learn how to layer flavors, balance acidity, and adapt the original recipe to a vegetarian version. We will also explore the history and cultural roots of bigos, from foraging to festive gatherings. Different recipes and sampling will be provided.

 

About the Instructor: Aleksandra Ward

 

Instructor will provide the following: 

Handouts with recipes, recipe ingredients, Bigos to sample and take some home.

 

Students are asked to bring:

• cutting board
• chef‘s knife 
• apron
• tupperware for samples
• wear closed toe shoes

 

Skill Level 

No experience required. 

 

Age Recommendation 

Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

 

Location Details 

Christ Lutheran Church

150 5th Street

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details

Tuition: $45

Materials Fee: $25

Total Cost: $70

 

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.