German Fried Potatoes - Bratkartoffeln
With simple ingredients and bold flavors, my German fried potatoes with bacon and onion bring warmth and comfort straight to your table
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes
- 50 g clarified butter or vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 100 g bacon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and place them, unpeeled, in a pot with ½ teaspoon of salt. Cover them with cold water and let them cook for 20-25 minutes. Test with a knife if they are sufficiently cooked. They are ready when you can easily pierce them and they slide off the knife.1 kg potatoes, 0.5 teaspoon salt
- Drain the potatoes and peel them while they are still hot. Then slice them into ¼ to ½ inch thick pieces.
- Peel the onion and slice it. Cut the bacon into cubes. Fry the bacon and onions together in the pan, then take them out and set them aside.1 onion, 100 g bacon
- Put the clarified butter or oil in the pan and fry the potato slices in batches. Make sure the slices lie loosely next to each other. Fry each side for 3-4 minutes, then turn them.50 g clarified butter or vegetable oil
- Finally, add the bacon and onions to the fried potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Tip:
Sprinkle them with fresh chives or parsley before serving. Fresh herbs give a great aroma and provide a nice color contrast. Marjoram also goes wonderfully with it.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 10g
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