PORK PAPRIKASH

Mmmmm, yummy! I was taught by a Hungarian neighbor to make chicken paprikash, but it's very nice with the pork too. Prep and cook times are approximate.

Total Time- 1hr 25min

Preparation Time- 25min

Cooking Time- 1hr 0min


Ingredients-

• 3  tablespoons  cooking oil or 3  tablespoons bacon fat
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  onion, cut into thin slices
• 2  large green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 4  teaspoons paprika
• 1 1⁄2 cups  low-sodium chicken stock or 1 1⁄2 cups  homemade chicken stock
• 3⁄4 cup sour cream
• 3⁄4 lb  egg noodles

Direction-

• In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat over moderately high heat.
• Toss the Pork with the Flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
• Add about half the pork to the pot and brown for about 3 minutes; remove.
• Repeat with the remaining pork and an additional tablespoon of fat; remove.
• Reduce the heat to moderately low and add the remaining tablespoon of fat to the pan.
• Add the onion and bell peppers.
• Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black Pepper, and the paprika.
• Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Add the pork with any accumulated juices and the broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until the pork is just done, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to very low and whisk in the sour cream.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the egg noodles until just done, about 7 minutes and drain.
• Remove 1/2 cup of the sauce from the stew and toss with the noodles.
• Serve the stew over the noodles.

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