Bulba Kosha

Lithuanian recipe for potato pie made with potato, onion, butter and salt pork.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ pound diced salt pork
• 5 pounds potatoes, shredded
• 2 medium onions, grated
• ½ cup milk, scalded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salt pork cubes, and fry until browned on the outside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the salt pork, potatoes, onions, eggs, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Pat the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.