Polish Cuisine: Making Bigos, 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. Bigos is particulary popular during winter months and is considered a comfort food in Polish cuisine.

 

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.