Potato sausage

4 servings

90 minutes

Potato sausage is an ancient Russian dish born from the desire to use available ingredients to their fullest potential. It combines the rich aroma of crispy bacon, the tenderness of potato dough, and a hint of spice. The taste resembles cozy homemade cutlets but has a unique texture due to its fried and baked shell. This dish is perfect for festive gatherings as well as cozy family dinners. It is served with cracklings, adding a pleasant crunch and rich flavor. Potato sausage is great on its own but also pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables, pickles, and sour cream sauce that highlights its delicate potato flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 556.3
• Proteins: 11.6g
• Fats: 22.1g
• Carbohydrates: 83.3g

Ingredients

• Potato: 15 pc
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Pork belly: 80 g
• Onion: 3 head
• Pork casings: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the brisket into cubes and fry with chopped onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork belly: 80 g
   • Onion: 3 heads

2. Boil 3 potatoes in their skins, peel them while hot, and mash.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 15 pieces

3. Grate 12 raw peeled potatoes, add flour, salt, black pepper, and most of the bacon with onions. Mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 15 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Pork belly: 80 g

4. Stuff the belly, tie it up, and make holes with a thin needle.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork casings:  to taste

5. Fry in a pan and bake at 160 degrees for 1 hour. Serve with cracklings.