German Pan Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)

Ingredients

• 5 cups potatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 6 pieces bacon
• 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• paprika (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop potatoes and place in a bowl with water to prevent browning.

2. 2

   Cook 6 pieces of bacon in a skillet over medium high heat. Move the bacon to a plate and reserve the bacon fat.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion to bacon fat in the skillet and saute until onion is translucent. Using slotted spoon move cooked onion to the plate with the bacon.

4. 4

   Place part of the peeled and chopped potatoes in a a single layer in the skillet. Season them with salt, pepper and paprika and cover pan with a lid. Cook on medium heat for about 25 minutes until potatoes are tender, flipping them halfway through.

5. 5

   Repeat with remaining potatoes and each time add 1 Tbsp of olive oil or fat of your choice if needed.

6. 6

   Place the pan fried potatoes in a dish and stir in the caramelized onions and bacon. Season with salt, pepper and paprika if needed and serve warm.