Name: Hearty homemade potato pancakes with cracklings: a traditional flavor that never disappoints
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg peeled raw potatoes; 2 eggs; a handful of cracklings (finely chopped); 1/2 medium-sized onion; 3 cloves of garlic; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper; crushed caraway seeds; dried marjoram; 1 tablespoon plain flour if needed (not necessary); oil for frying

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the potatoes Grate the potatoes finely. If they release a lot of liquid, drain it off slightly, but do not squeeze them completely – the starch is important for the correct consistency.
Base of the mixture Add the eggs, finely chopped onion, pressed garlic and cracklings to the potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, crushed caraway seeds and rubbed marjoram.
Adjusting the consistency Thoroughly mix the mixture. If it is too loose, add at most 1 tablespoon of plain flour. The proper mixture holds its shape but is not dense.
Frying Heat enough oil in a pan. Use a spoon to form thin patties and fry on both sides until golden. The oil should not smoke so the potato pancakes cook evenly.
Finishing Place the finished potato pancakes on a paper towel to absorb excess fat. Serve immediately while they are nicely crispy.