Potatoes with apples in lard
15 servings
70 minutes
Potatoes with apples in lard is a true reflection of rustic cuisine, filled with warmth and coziness. This dish embodies the rich culinary traditions of Russian gastronomy, where simple and accessible ingredients transform into an amazing flavor masterpiece. Tender potatoes infused with the aromas of melted lard acquire an appetizing golden crust, while apples add a tangy sweet-sour note that harmoniously complements the taste of chicken. The combination of crispy lard, soft potatoes, and juicy meat creates a multi-layered flavor balance. The dish is perfect for cozy family dinners as well as festive feasts, evoking nostalgia for home cooking. It can be served with rye bread and fresh herbs to highlight the richness and depth of flavor. This is not just food but a culinary journey into the heart of traditional Russian cuisine.
1
Wash and peel apples, potatoes, and chicken.
- Potato: 3 kg
- Chicken: 2.5 kg
- Apple: 1 kg
2
Cut the chicken into portions, mix with chicken seasoning, or just add salt and pepper — everyone has their own preference, and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
- Chicken: 2.5 kg
- Ground black pepper: 0.01 kg
- Salt: 0.01 kg
3
Cut the apples and potatoes into wedges.
- Apple: 1 kg
- Potato: 3 kg
4
Cut the fat into thin strips or small pieces.
- Lard: 0.2 kg
- Smoked lard: 0.2 kg
5
Mix potatoes, fat, apples, and add Knorr Delikate seasoning or just salt and pepper.
- Potato: 3 kg
- Lard: 0.2 kg
- Smoked lard: 0.2 kg
- Apple: 1 kg
- Knorr Delicate Seasoning: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.01 kg
- Salt: 0.01 kg
6
Place everything on a large baking sheet greased with vegetable oil, put pieces of chicken on top of the potatoes, cover with foil and put in the oven (preheating is not necessary). Bake for about 45 minutes at 220 degrees under foil and another 10-15 minutes without foil for a crust.
- Vegetable oil: 0 ml
- Chicken: 2.5 kg
- Potato: 3 kg
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