Belarusian Potato Babka
A deeply browned potato casserole with pork, onions, sour cream, and a tender savory center.
About This Dish
Finely grated potato surrounds browned pork and onions, creating crisp edges and a moist interior during a long oven bake.
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Stages
- Pork Filling20 min
- Potato Mixture15 min
- Oven75 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Dice the pork and onions. Brown the pork in 25 ml of oil, add the onions, and cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
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2
Finely grate the potatoes, then drain only the free liquid without squeezing the mixture dry.
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3
Combine the potatoes with the eggs, half the sour cream, salt, pepper, pork, and onions.
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4
Grease a deep baking dish with the remaining 5 ml of oil, add the potato mixture, and smooth the top with the remaining sour cream.
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5
Bake at 190 °C for 70–75 minutes until deeply browned. Rest for 15 minutes before portioning.
