Lithuanian Potato Casserole

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Recipe for Lithuanian Potato Casserole. Also called bublba kosha, this dish makes a nice accompaniment to a pork or sausage stew.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 pound salt pork, diced
2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold, Yellow Finn, or any baking potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 medium onion, peeled and grated
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup whole milk, heated just until starting to bubble around the sides f the pan
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking casserole.
2. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat, then add the salt pork and cook, stirring, until brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the salt pork and its fat, the potatoes, onion, eggs, butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Spread the potato mixture in the prepared baking casserole and level the top. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375°F and continue baking until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool 5 minutes, then serve.