Potato Kugel

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, beat eggs just until blended.
2. 2
   Add potatoes.
3. 3
   Season generously with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Oil the interior of a straight-sided 3- to 4-quart saucepan, and place over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   When oil is hot, add potato mixture.
7. 7
   Smooth surface with a spatula.
8. 8
   Cover, and reduce heat to low.
9. 9
   Cook until mixture is set, potatoes are tender and edges of mixture turn firm and golden, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    (Halfway through, the oil at the edge of the kugel should be sizzling.
11. 11
    If not, raise temperature.)
12. 12
    Run a knife around edge of pot.
13. 13
    Reverse pot over a plate, and remove kugel.
14. 14
    Return kugel to pot with uncooked side at bottom.
15. 15
    Place pot over medium-low heat.
16. 16
    Cook uncovered until bottom browns, 10 to 15 minutes.
17. 17
    Transfer kugel to a serving plate, and cut into wedges.
18. 18
    Serve hot.