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Bratkartoffeln

Cultural Context

Originating from Germany, Bratkartoffeln are a beloved comfort food, often served as a side dish with meats or as part of a hearty breakfast. Traditionally made with leftover boiled potatoes, they showcase the resourcefulness of home cooks. Today, this dish is enjoyed across Europe and has inspired variations worldwide, including the addition of different herbs and spices.

GermanATside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium potatoes
6 oz smoked bacon
1 large onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bacon

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Smoked turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and versatile.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach offers similar color and nutrition.

1

Take some potatoes that have been pre-boiled and peeled, leave them in the fridge overnight to become firm.

2

Slice the potatoes into 1/4 cm slices.

3

Place the sliced potatoes on a plate and put them into the fridge to dry out for extra crispiness.

4

Slice the smoked bacon into strips and then into thick cubes.

5

Slice the onion into fine slices.

6

Heat vegetable oil in a large hot pan.

7

Fry the potatoes in one layer until they turn brown, flipping them occasionally.

8

Once most potatoes are brown, move them to the side of the pan and add the bacon in the middle to render the fat.

9

Once the bacon is crispy, toss the potatoes and bacon together.

10

Add the onions and a knob of butter to the pan and toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly browned.

11

Serve the potatoes with a piece of steak and broccoli puree.

Cooking Techniques

boilingslicingfrying

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutenpork

Also Known As

fried potatoesGerman fried potatoes

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