Kugelis: A Traditional Lithuanian Potato Pudding

Ingredients

• 0.75 pound salt pork, diced
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 onions, coarsely chopped
• 6 eggs eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 12x15 inch baking pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
2. In a large, deep skillet, cook the salt pork over medium heat until it achieves a crispy, golden-brown color, stirring occasionally. Add 1 chopped onion to the skillet and continue cooking until the onion becomes tender and lightly browned. Set the mixture aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and the remaining chopped onions. Working in batches, fill the bowl of a food processor with the potato mixture and 1 egg. Process until smooth, then transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Season generously with pepper. Stir in the prepared salt pork and onion mixture. Gradually incorporate flour into the potato mixture to absorb excess moisture, being careful not to add too much.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for the initial 25 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for an additional 1 hour, or until the top of the Kugelis is evenly browned and cooked through.

Nutrition

• Calories: 699 kcal
• Fat Content: 42 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 678 mg
• Protein Content: 15 g
• Cholesterol Content: 176 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 67 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g