Hunter's stew with sausage and sauerkraut.

285 min
hard
10 ingredients

Hunter's stew with sausage and sauerkraut.

Hunter-style stewed sausage with sauerkraut is a traditional dish with deep roots in Central European cuisine, especially in regions like Germany and Poland. Its original German name, "Jägerschnitzel" or "Jägerstil," translates to "hunter style" and refers to ingredients readily available to hunters and peasants: forest fruits, cured meats, and pickles like sauerkraut.

In Latin America, this dish is known for its local adaptation, although in some countries it goes by similar names related to "hunter's stew" or is simply referred to as sausage stew with sauerkraut, due to the influence of European migrations. In countries like Mexico, Chile, and Argentina, the use of sauerkraut is less common, but in regions with German or Polish immigrants, this recipe remains popular and is especially enjoyed in autumn and winter for its comforting and robust character.

How to prepare Hunter-style stewed sausage with sauerkraut.

Ingredients: Dried mushrooms, water, sauerkraut, apple, tomatoes, peppercorns, bay leaf, Polish sausage, bacon, potato.

Soak the mushrooms in 1/4 cup of water for 2 hours.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 1/2 hour.

Slice the cooked mushrooms.

Wash the sauerkraut and drain it well.

Add the sliced mushrooms and the liquid they were cooked in to the sauerkraut.

Add the chopped apples, tomatoes, peppercorns, and bay leaf.

Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Incorporate the Polish sausage meat and the bacon, and simmer for 1 more hour.

This dish is better when reheated to intensify its flavors.

Serve accompanied by steamed potatoes or rye bread to complement this delicious stew.

Hunter's stew with sausage and sauerkraut.

Ingredients (10)

  • Dried Mushrooms
  • Water
  • Sauerkraut
  • Apple
  • Tomatoes
  • Peppercorns
  • Bay Leaf
  • Polish Sausage
  • Bacon
  • Potato

Instructions (10 steps)

  1. 1 Soak the mushrooms in 1/4 cup of water for 2 hours
  2. 2 Bring to a boil and simmer for 1/2 hour
  3. 3 Slice
  4. 4 Wash the sauerkraut and drain it
  5. 5 Add the mushrooms and the liquid they were cooked in
  6. 6 Add the apples, tomatoes, peppercorns, and bay leaf
  7. 7 Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes
  8. 8 Add the meat and bacon, simmer for 1 more hour
  9. 9 It is better reheated
  10. 10 Serve with steamed potatoes or rye bread

Nutritional Information

Calories: 248 kcal
Protein: 14%
Carbohydrates: 9%
Fat: 20%
Sugar: 41%
Sodium: 60%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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