Bulba Kosha

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

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

In a large bowl, mix together the salt pork, potatoes, onions, eggs, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Pat the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.

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.