Apple Hash

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper
  
• EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for liberal drizzling
• 4 slices good quality bacon, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold or other golden potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 to 3 Gala, Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 teaspoon caraway, about 1/3 palmful (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup cloudy cider or chicken stock
• 1/2 pound brick extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation
 Add bacon and cook 2 minutes to render some of the fat. Add potatoes and onions, season with pepper and cook 7-8 minutes. Add in the apples, and caraway, if using. Cook 5-6 minutes more. Add salt to taste, vinegar, and cider or stock to pan. Turn the hash in the pan until the liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Top hash with shredded cheese and serve.
Yield: 4