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Potatoes Fried with Pork Belly

A recipe for Potatoes Fried with Pork Belly (Смажена картопля) from the cookbook, Budmo! Tender potato slices are tossed with pieces of pork belly and onion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Ukrainian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) pork belly cut into pieces 1 inch long and 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 pounds (907 grams) medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into slices 2 1/2 inches long and 1/4 inch thick
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion diced

Instructions

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  1. In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the pork belly and fry, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes, season with a good pinch each of salt and pepper, and mix well with a wooden spatula.
  4. Cover the pan, lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Add the onion, mix well, re-cover, and continue to cook, gently tossing the potatoes with the spatula from time to time, until the potatoes and onion are very soft, about 15 minutes.
  6. When the potatoes are ready, remove from the heat and serve immediately.