Main Dishes
Classic Polish main courses and entrees
15 recipes
Schab Pieczony - Roast Pork Loin
Classic Polish Sunday roast with pork loin. Marinated in garlic and herbs, roasted until golden. Served with traditional sides, centerpiece of family dinner.
Pstrąg w Migdałach - Trout with Almonds
Elegant Polish fish dish with toasted almonds and butter. Pan-fried trout with crispy skin, garnished with golden almonds. Restaurant-quality meal, surprisingly simple to make.
Kaczka z Jabłkami - Roast Duck with Apples
Classic Polish roast duck with apples and herbs. Crispy golden skin, tender meat, sweet-tart apples. Festive main course perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Ryba po Grecku - Fish Greek Style
Polish interpretation of 'Greek style' fish - fried fish with sweet-sour vegetable sauce. Cold appetizer or main dish. Party classic.
Sztuka Mięsa - Boiled Beef with Horseradish
Classic Polish boiled beef served with horseradish sauce. Simple preparation yields tender, flavorful meat. Traditional Sunday dinner.
Pulpety w Sosie - Polish Meatballs in Sauce
Tender meatballs in tomato or mushroom sauce. Comfort food served with rice or potatoes. Family favorite weeknight meal.
Kotlet de Volaille - Polish Chicken Kiev
Elegant Polish chicken breast stuffed with herb butter. Breaded and fried until golden. Special occasion dish with dramatic presentation.
Karkówka Pieczona - Roasted Pork Neck
Tender roasted pork neck, Polish BBQ favorite. Marinated with garlic and spices, roasted until juicy. Perfect for gatherings.
Pieczeń Rzymska - Roman Roast
Polish meatloaf roll with hard-boiled eggs inside. When sliced, reveals beautiful egg pattern. Cold appetizer or hot main dish.
Zrazy Zawijane - Beef Rolls
Traditional Polish beef rolls stuffed with bacon, pickles, and mustard. Braised until tender in rich sauce. Elegant Sunday dinner dish.
Gulasz Wołowy - Polish Beef Goulash
Rich Polish beef stew with paprika and vegetables. Slow-cooked until tender. Comforting one-pot meal perfect for cold days.
Kotlet Mielony - Polish Ground Meat Cutlet
Polish version of meatloaf cutlets, pan-fried until golden. Childhood favorite, budget-friendly family meal. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Bigos - Hunter's Stew
Legendary Polish hunter's stew with sauerkraut and meats. National dish with centuries of history. Complex flavors develop over days of cooking. Perfect for gatherings.
Gołąbki - Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Traditional Polish cabbage rolls filled with meat and rice. Simmered in tomato sauce until tender. 'Little pigeons' in Polish. Labor of love that feeds the whole family.
Kotlet Schabowy - Breaded Pork Cutlet
Poland's national dish - breaded pork cutlet similar to schnitzel. Crispy golden crust, tender juicy meat. Served with mashed potatoes and cabbage salad. Sunday dinner favorite.