Home cooking attempt — Bigos from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Bigos from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting sauerkraut right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The earthy from mushrooms result was rewarding once I got it right.

the Christmas Eve wigilia meal has strict traditional rules including twelve meatless dishes. I served it with kwas chlebowy bread drink as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Bigos yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.