Bigos Stew

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1 pound cubed pork (about 80 percent lean; 1-inch cubes)

Salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips 

8 ounces smoked kielbasa, 1/2-inch slices 

1 medium onion, diced 

2 tablespoons prune butter or 8 whole prunes 

1 tablespoon tomato paste 

1 teaspoon caraway seeds 

1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 

1 teaspoon paprika 

4 pounds sauerkraut 

1 quart chicken broth 

1 large carrot, shredded 

1 large potato, shredded 

Small handful dried mushrooms, rehydrated for 5 minutes in cold water, then drained