The Secret of the best Potato Pancakes ever

[@gernblenstein1541]

Brilliant recipe! Thank you for sharing these techniques and secrets! Not the first time I've heard that goose or duck fat makes potatoes taste amazing. Keep 'em coming, Chef!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you very much.

[@delinquense]

What about ghee? I don't have any duck or goose fat.

[@gernblenstein1541]

I have heard that ghee produces excellent results and one of my favorite Indian recipes is for small-dice potatoes rinsed, drained, and patted dry fried in ghee with just a tiny bit of turmeric and salt. Heaven.@@delinquense

[@shelleysmith4017]

Have you tried goose fat to make your roast potatoes…pure heaven. And if there is any left overs, it makes the bubble and squeak amazing too! My family fights over the crispy bits, so I now make patties and fry them up so everyone gets the crispy bits that taste so much better because of the goose fat. Duck fat works well too, out goose fat is so much better.

[@traceyfox7759]

I've been searching for a recipe for potato pancakes like my mom used to make. After watching your video I think I've found them. All she ever told me was they were German potato pancakes and I remembered that she put them in the blender. Yours look exactly like what I remember and I can't wait to make these. Thank you for sharing.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Wonderful!

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

My mother made those all by hand until the late 1960ies. Than she got a machine to grind the potatoes. We where two adults and six children! Anyone can imagine how much work it was. And we ate a lot of potatos! Every sunday "Knödel" from raw potatos. The same work. No lemon juice! Our potato pancakes and potato dumplings turned out "green". So wie called them the green ones. ;-) Thanks for showing the world what good, handmade food looks like.

[@barbarabruce102]

Thank you so much, Since my dad passed away a few years ago the recipe he used he took with him and now Thanks to you I have it back again.

[@L98fiero]

@@jdrhea6712 Everything is better with bacon! 😁 Forty years ago, my dad did it that way as well!

[@Birdwatching754]

Bacon grease rules and is the best.

[@hertawiltschka4914]

Can’t get goosefat in AZ

[@ryanzanow8221]

@@hertawiltschka4914just order it online. Plenty of resources there.

[@ryanzanow8221]

Great video, thank you!

[@christianheller551]

My mother made "Kartoffel Puffer" many years ago when we were still in Germany. She died in 2000, but I kept her recipe in my head. Your's is similar. They are great with "Apfelmus". Tschüss aus New Mexico.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@erichgq1]

Thank you for taking the time to show us your process and your secret. Potato pancakes were a favorite in our home. Thanks again.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

You are so welcome!

[@dorisbrengel1137]

They look absolutely delicious! Definitely going to make some. Thank you for sharing your recipe & secret!😊

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

My pleasure 😊

[@chiggermagnet]

Love your recipe so much more! Mine has me only grating then pressing out all the water with cheese cloth. This is much easier! Thank you!!

[@cliffelliott9331]

Excellent video. Potato pancakes look simple but take love for cooking and a little fat to make them taste like home.

[@tprski]

Thanks for the great recipe! I made them today and they were delicious!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@tamibell4325]

Thank you so much for sharing your delightful recipe! I have been searching for the perfect potato cake recipe for years! I went to a Glindy (sp?) festival years ago and ate the most amazing potato cake. I've tried dozens of recipes but nothing came close. This might just be my recipe. ❤

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you like it!

[@RonNelson-d2g]

I tried this recipe it was fantastic great job.everyone should make some of this. I also added some green 🌶️ if you like that stuff came out great. Thanks again.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Sounds great!

[@sterling80rose]

They look delicious 😋 and so easy. Thank you for all your tips

[@LF-kp4uf]

thank you for sharing the secret. wonderful video. pleasant and light. the right amount of technique and instruction. My son's exchange student friend is coming to visit from Germany, and we understand his favorite food is potato pancakes. I look forward to seeing more videos and I think I shall find a mandolin like yours!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

You are so welcome!

[@rightway2396]

I use basically same ingredients that you do.. 😊 My mother and grandmother made these and they were German.. My trick for keeping the potatoes from getting brown is after grating pour over them cold water then I let them set while grating onions.. It Helps take out some of the starch also.. just drain and press out the water.. Then add other ingredients.. I have gotten creative and added carrots and squash grated also.. But Nothing Is Better Than A Simple Potato Cake!. 😋 PS I use bacon grease when I have it or avocado oil.. 👍

[@bluecloudblueheart4792]

I had a german friend who used to make these for me when i was a child. I always love them. So happy i found the recipe ❤

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@monicajunor7435]

Thank you for your wonderful recipe. I look forward to making these delicious potato pancakes. 😊

[@monicajunor7435]

Just wanted to give an update. Made these for supper tonight. It was a big hit with my family. Will definitely make them again. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

My pleasure 😊

[@lennywells51]

Looks great!!! I'll have to try it. Hello from Cajun Country Louisiana, USA

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you 😊

[@ofacesig]

These look amazing! Danke!

[@mayakennedy2049]

Thank you for sharing. looks very tasty.

[@erickruthardt8499]

They sure look good to me. I gonna try some..... THANKS.................................

[@27kjh]

I basically do your recipe at a smaller volume but I have been put all my potato in a food processor/blender to make a purée…then strain some of the liquid off. I’m going to try it your way by having half blended and half grated. Mine are very good but I think yours might be a step up… I love potato pancakes.

[@kristenrohde1619]

My daughter and I have been looking for a potato pancake recipe since The Original Pancake House stopped selling her favorite pancake: potato! We are excited to make this recipe! Thank you!!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you enjoy

[@johngillon9263]

Loved them very much have cravings for them now thank you

[@vjputrino]

Just had these. Fantastic with a little sour cream!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Glad you like them! Thank you for the comment.🙂

[@IWILLB68]

Good job, they look good enough to eat........I will remember the goose fat....................Thank You.................

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you enjoy

[@Arariel3]

Man I wish I lived closer! I would love to have tasted these.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Maybe one day!

[@bwconstruction8794]

My father made potato pancakes, just like this only he graded the potatoes by hand. It was very nostalgic,,thank you.

[@trentpowell8429]

I e never had these, BUT you can be sure I’m going to prepare some for my family TOMORROW MORNING! Thank you for a GREAT video an AWESOME recipe!!❤❤❤

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you enjoy

[@jasodahansraj7810]

They look so delicious. I will surely try your recipe . Thank you .🙏

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you enjoy

[@muneka12012]

Wow i thought i liked mine but your secret makes the difference. Cant believe how delisious they are. Yummi

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you so much 😃

[@paulredinger5830]

They look delicious brother. I had a semester of college German, and 3 1/2 years high school German. My German teacher in high school was from Germany, and she made potato pancakes like you have done. They were amazing! Thank you for the fond memories of my youth. This was in 1977 to 1981. Love ya Ms Goss!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

That's awesome

[@MrBbracken]

Thank you for the marvelous recipe!!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

My pleasure 😊

[@alsheremeta]

Great video, thanks for sharing your secret! I've been making my version of potato pancakes for years, and recently I've thought about using my Ninja blender to change the texture, so it was fantastic to see a professional doing just that!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks for your comment 👍

[@calibillygirl]

Oooh, goose fat! Yes! My momma is from Germany and she remembers using goosefat on bread because they didn't have butter after WWII. Thank you, I am definitely going to make these with goose fat. ❤

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you fore the input.🙂

[@biggles5633]

Thank you from "Down Under". Can't wait to try them!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you enjoy!

[@der_kanadier]

Those look just like my mom's. I will try using the blender instead of grating by hand... we've always made the potato pulp by hand so these were a lot of work and a special treat. Thank you for your video. Definitely going to try the goose fat!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@handy335]

Sehr gut, mein Herr!! From California USA! Thank you!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@billylyle1]

Definitely looks delicious.....

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

It is!

[@johnhorchler667]

Thank you you gave me more on how to prepare the German pancakes so I don't have to do it everyday 😊

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@chuckmarias8483]

Fantastic. Seems very close to my Grandma's way of making them

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks

[@nocapper]

just found this! Looks good, I will have to give it a try and I will let you know how they come out. Thanks

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Please do!

[@wolfman011000]

Oma always used a blend of 50/50 grated to pureed potatoes and also added baking powder to the dry for a bit of lift. My adaptation's have been to aďd MSG and to sub wheat flour for rice flour for a nuetral flavour or chickpea flour which will alter the flavourfor those with gluten issues. The chickpea flour normally I make when cooking Indian dishes as it works well.

[@DMDM-dc9ep]

very nice .. looks delicious ... thank you for sharing ! I enjoyed watching your video.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you

[@rtward9]

they look delicious

[@The7thSonSteve-O]

Can’t wait to give this a try

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Okay

[@ClaudiaWarnke]

Just love your recipe for potatoe pancakes. Our german family loved them, but my mother's were more mushy looking than yours (she used the blenderized potatoes only, without adding grated ones) and hers were more grey than yours.... probably she never added lemon juice like you. Yours look so good that I have to try them!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you very much 😊

[@shelleysmith4017]

I found this fascinating. We visit Germany every few years and I always enjoyed the potato pancakes, as does my husband. I am going to surprise him and try to make them at home using your recipe. May I ask, please, as your recipe is far bigger than we could eat in a day or two, can these potato pancakes be frozen once they are cooked or even partially cooked as you did some for reheating the following day, since the frozen ones need to be thawed before warming through. These look delicious! Potatoes and onions are one of the best flavour combos in my opinion. Thank you for sharing and I have just subscribed to see what else you will teach. ❤️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Yes you can freeze them

[@shelleysmith4017]

Thank you! @@grandmasgermankitchen7850

[@DonnaLowry-ub6zl]

Hi from usa. I can't wait to make these. ❤

[@charryverhage833]

Thank you I'm making them for my family ☺️

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you enjoy

[@chrishigginsdrums]

I will try it. Thanks!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you like it!

[@iquestion8493]

Thank you 😊

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

You're welcome 😊

[@MultiCommissar]

Thank you for sharing the recipe and method! This totally changed the way I make potato pancakes.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

You very welcome

[@lindalapre6357]

Just about the way my mother use to make. So yummy

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

That's great

[@TerriCurtis-s9t]

Can’t wait to try.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you're enjoying 😉

[@alinamariapredoiu5486]

I like your accent German English! God bless you!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you! 😃

[@miric6224]

Thank you. Goose fat? Never saw it in the store. I bet it adds a nice flavor.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you for the comment. In Case you are interested Here is a link for Goose fat.🙂 grandmasgermankitchen.com/amazon-food/

[@carolynrandle5454]

I'm going to try this.i love potato pancakes.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Hope you enjoy

[@novirianaadliaputri8222]

Good job thankyou

[@delinquense]

Nice. But you want potatoes with high starch content, like russet that ultimately gives you the starch that provides the crispness that makes them so much better. Along with the cooking fat that you mentioned.

[@chipusas1161]

Great video perfect for holidays.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@tnth9099]

Made a small batch following your recipe except put everything in a food processor. Not sure if grandma would approve but was very happy with the result. Thanks for sharing!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Wonderful!

[@patriciagardner2498]

Thank you ❤

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Welcome!🙂

[@gendaminoru3195]

We use Woll pans with the Diamond lite PTFE and avocado or grapeseed oil

[@kvetadaigneault7037]

your pancake looks yummy I make bramboraky czech potato pancake lots of garlic and majoran little flour egg and cream and of course salt and pepper, try it sometimes it is also delicious

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Great idea!!

[@FREEDOM-qb8db]

This is basically the same recipe I have used for more than 40 years. I do 2 things differently; 1. I just chop the potatoes into cubes, then into the blender. I see no reason to go through all the extra work and cleanup involved in grating them first. 2. I fry my potato pancakes in good old bacon grease. They still fry beautifully and they have a nice touch of bacony flavor.

[@tomowen8650]

Great! I'm going to try this.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you for the comment

[@marizen2]

Thank you for sharing. These look amazingly delicious. Does the lemon juice make it the potato batter sour?

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

No

[@timstearsman7084]

I am going to try this out looks good

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Please do!

[@eby6114]

These are wonderful! I've had them with apple sauce or sour cream!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Glad you like them!

[@Quigley1200]

Very, very delicious

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks a lot😏

[@maryfield6920]

❤❤❤ thank you❤

[@sherryvonogden5000]

Look delicious!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you 😋

[@maureenmolleron747]

My grandfather was German and when we grated potatoes, by hand, we put them in Cold Water, no lemon juice. Then you drain them well and pat them dry before using. Had a cook-off with a Jewish neighbor and we invited our neighbors to decide, blind taste, as to whose were better. I won hands down! Made them the way I was taught by my father, whose father was German. Goose fat didn't exist in the US at the time. Since I now live in France, I can buy goose fat without a problem.

[@gswordnichols5154]

Excellent! You're da best! And you are left handed! Love your potato pancakes.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you for the comment And yes I am left handed

[@carolkelly4511]

Very good potato pancakes

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I’ve never had these but they look amazing!! How do you serve them at the farmers market?

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

With apple sauce or sour cream

[@Suehsue]

Looks delicious. I can smell them cooking. 👨‍🍳🥘

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks

[@normanserena8617]

thank you

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

You're welcome

[@moimeme1928]

Soll ich für diese Kartoffelpuffer in den Park gehen und eine Gans schlachten?

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Very funny 😁

[@gtyler-2551]

Looks delicious ❤

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you 😋

[@magdalenam3737]

That is a great idea using the goose fat. Many years ago i learned that for the best tasting roast chicken all you need is lots of salt and a nice rubbing of duck fat. No other seasonings needed and it was the most delicious chicken flavor ever. I bet using goose or duck fat will really elevate the flavor of the onion potato pancakes. Thank you for sharing the secret!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks for your comment 👍

[@hopefletcher7420]

I grew up in the 1950s and my mother was third generation Hungarian-American. I remember grating all the potatoes for herpancakes using a metal mesh grater. It was a rectangular frame with a woven metal mesh. I always scraped at least one knuckle and it did get tedious and the potatoes were basically mush. She also grated the onion and only used one for five pounds of potatoes. No garlic powder, but the rest of her recipe followed yours. I haven't made them in years but I'm getting hungry.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@frank-mm7oo]

Great job.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks!😊

[@sheilafoster6383]

Thoroughly enjoyed your recipe writing it down. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

You are so welcome!🙂

[@michaelbibbey6670]

yum

[@shudhabhattacharyya3966]

Thank you for this video 😊

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

So nice of you🙂

[@rubyslippers9611]

Sounds delicious 😋

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you 😋

[@mariantolliver812]

Thanks for sharing, looks delicious. Have to find where I can get goose fat in Memphis, Tn

[@kesselgulasch]

Herrlich! Vielen Dank! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@reneethomas5548]

I will make these soon!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@scarrab76]

love your video, they look sooo tasty!

[@lindafischer9384]

Very good Tutorial. Thank you. From Vancouver Island BC Canada .Cant wait to make these. Can you freeze them?

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Yes, absolutely😊

[@vickiel914]

I had a boyfriend that liked me to make these for him. I used my grater and finely grated the potatoes and onions by hand. I'm sure I had sone scraped hamds/fingers in there as we'll! Way back 45 yrs ago, I'm pretty sure we couldn't buy duck fat in the grocery store. Lol they were very good!

[@ColetteKiveris]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. The pancakes look delicious.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

My pleasure 😊

[@dorisanderson6336]

Thank you , danke fuer Das video, ich bin von Duelmen Germany 🇩🇪 aber wohne in Texas und ich werde deine Reibekuchen versuchen,,,❤❤

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks

[@elizabethsmith38]

Looks delicious 😋

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you 😋

[@edmichel3135]

My Mom used to make these and German Potatoe Salad, such great memories. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Welcome!😊

[@paulakpacente]

Looks good to me!

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thanks 😊

[@cindyschofield1411]

Looks so yummy

[@grandmasgermankitchen7850]

Thank you ☺️