Romanian braised sauerkraut

Ingredients
-500 gr fresh sauerkraut
-10 ml sunflower oil
-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
-25 gr plain tomato sauce or unseasoned tomato juice
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Preparation
Drain the sauerkraut well of all juice. Place in a mixing bowl and cover completely in cold water. Allow to stand in the water for 30 to 40 minutes. Then place into a colander or strainer and drain very well, pressing out as much water as possible.
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sauerkraut, stirring well to coat, and sauté for about five minutes, turning frequently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Add the pepper and tomato sauce or tomato juice. Stir well. Lower heat to low, cover, and braise for about 50 minutes.
Stir occasionally, adding a little water if it gets too dry. Stir in the salt and paprika, cover, and braise for another ten minutes.