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To prepare the Polenta: In a large saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil.
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Slowly add the cornmeal, stirring continuously.
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Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the polenta is cooked to a thick, creamy consistency, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Stir in butter.
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As soon as the polenta begins cooking, prepare the Seasoned Sauerkraut: Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the onions and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the bacon and continue to saute another 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to low, let mixture and pan cool for a few minutes, and then sprinkle and stir in the sweet paprika.
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Deglaze the pan with 1 cup chicken stock, stirring and scraping to dissolve the pan deposits, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
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Stir in the sauerkraut, bay leaves, juniper berries, and hot paprika until well blended.
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Add the remaining 1 cup chicken stock and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Just before serving, stir in the sour cream and taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
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While the polenta and sauerkraut are cooking, prepare the fish: Put the oil and butter in 2 medium saute pans over high heat.
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Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Divide the fish fillets among the 2 skillets and saute them about 3 minutes on one side; turn them over, add the diced red bell peppers and the paprika and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes more, until lightly browned.
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To serve, on each heated serving plate spoon two 1/4-cup pools of polenta side by side.
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Mound about 1/2 cup of the sauerkraut in the center of the plate between the pools of polenta.
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Place a fish fillet on top of the sauerkraut and spoon the diced bell peppers on top of the fish.
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Serve immediately.