Bohemian Pork Goulash

Step 1: Sprinkle pork strips on all sides with paprika ,salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2: In a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter with oil.

Step 3: Add pork strips, about half at a time and brown well on all sides, removing them as they brown.

Step 4: When all pork is browned, spoon off all but about 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings (if necessary).

Step 5: Add onions and cook, seasoning to taste, stirring often, until rings are soft and begin to brown.

Step 6: Mix in garlic, paprika, caraway seed, dried parsley and dill seed.

Step 7: Return pork strips along with any accumulated juices to pan.

Step 8: Add bay leaf.

Step 9: Pour in stock .

Step 10: Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until pork is tender (60 minutes or longer).

Step 11: Add water as needed.

Step 12: Remove and discard bay leaf.

Step 13: Blend in cornstarch and water and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.

Step 14: Remove pan from heat and blend in sour cream.

Step 15: Return to low heat and stir gently until heated through.

Step 16: Do not boil.

Step 17: Taste and add more seasoning if needed.