Lithuanian Kugelis Tarke (Potato Pudding) Recipe

Name: Lithuanian Kugelis Tarke (Potato Pudding)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 lg. white; russet potatoes; 1 md. yellow onion; 5 slices salt pork (1/4 to 1/3-inch thick); 2 tbsp. farina; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup scalded milk; 1 tbsp. butter; 3 lg. eggs; Sour cream, for topping

Servings: persons

10 lg. white
russet potatoes
1 md. yellow onion
5 slices salt pork (1/4 to 1/3-inch thick)
2 tbsp. farina
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup scalded milk
1 tbsp. butter
3 lg. eggs
Sour cream, for topping

1
Peel and grate potatoes and onion.
2
Mince salt pork and fry until crisp.
3
Pour crisp pork, along with fat, over potato-onion mix and add warm scalded milk and melted butter.
4
Beat eggs and add gradually to the potato-onion-pork mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.
5
Mix in salt, pepper and farina.
6
Pour into a greased or buttered cast-iron skillet or casserole (depth of potato mix should be between 2 and 2-1/2 inches) and place in 400F oven.
7
After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375F and bake for another 45 minutes.
8
Cut into servings, place on plates and top with sour cream.

161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 lg. white, russet potatoes, 1 md. yellow onion, 5 slices salt pork (1/4 to 1/3-inch thick), and more.

Yes, Lithuanian Kugelis Tarke (Potato Pudding) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lithuanian Kugelis Tarke (Potato Pudding)

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