Hunter's Stew

This is from the book The Ultimate Bulk Buying Cookbook by Jan Muller and Bob Warden. I'm saving it here to help with my meal planning and shopping list.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb  pork shoulder, cubed
• 12  slices bacon, diced
• 1  lb kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  carrot, diced
• 2  onions, diced
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  lb sauerkraut
• 1  cup beef broth or 1  cup  stock
• 1  cup diced tomato
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1  cup mushroom, sliced
• 4  cups cabbage, shredded
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Place pork, bacon, and kielbasa into a large pot over high heat. Cook until all are browned.
2. Add carrot, onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Cook for 5 minutes, or until onions soften.
3. Add sauerkraut, beef broth, diced tomatoes, basil, marjoram, and mushrooms to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a separate pot. Add cabbage and cook 2 minutes. Drain and reserve cabbage.
5. Combine flour with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir mixture into stew and bring to a boil. Stir in cooked cabbage and cook 3-4 minutes longer. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
6. NOTE: This dish is also good prepared in a slow cooker. Transfer everything to a slow cooker in step 3 and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until you are ready to eat. Then turn it up to high and finish the recipe as written.