Pairing Bigos correctly — a note on Żubrówka bison grass vodka

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Bigos. I ordered it with Żubrówka bison grass vodka and the deeply savoury with fermented notes elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. sauerkraut in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Polish cuisine reflects Central European and Slavic agricultural traditions. The a traditional Polish restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Bigos with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.