A jumble of sliced spuds, onions, and bacon, bratkartoffeln is a simple pleasure. Bratkartoffeln is a comforting German side dish of pan-fried potatoes, bacon, onions, and fresh herbs. We wanted tender, golden-brown potatoes with slightly crisp edges, infused with smoky flavor from the bacon and slight oniony sweetness. While the dish is typically made with leftover boiled potatoes, we wanted a recipe that started with raw, so we cooked the potatoes in a covered skillet, allowing them to…