Low Fat Pork And Sauerkraut Goulash

Low Fat Pork And Sauerkraut Goulash

3 T lard or solid vegetable shortening
2 1/2 c onions thinly sliced
1 T paprika
2 lb boneless pork butt cut in 1-inch cubes
2 T tomato paste
1 c chicken broth
1/2 t salt or to taste
1/4 t hot pepper sauce or to taste
3 c sauerkraut
1 t caraway seed (optional)
3/4 c water
1/2 c sour cream
1 T flour
parsley minced

In a large kettle heat lard or shortening; add onions. Saute, stirring, until golden. Stir in paprika and pork; saute over high heat for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and chicken stock; bring to boil. Season to taste with salt and hot pepper sauce.

Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Rinse sauerkraut in a colander under cold running water; drain. Add to kettle with optional caraway seed and water; simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until pork is tender. Stir in sour cream combined with flour. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information: 242 calories, 6 g fat, 3 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 15 mg cholesterol, 1955 mg sodium, 8 g fiber.