Perfect Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

• 3 large potatoes, peeled (about 2 lbs.)
• 1 small onion
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons matzo meal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 12 cup vegetable shortening, plus additional if needed
• applesauce (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

1. Grate potatoes on medium-fine grater into large bowl.
2. Grate onion and mix with potatoes.
3. Carefully drain some of the liquid from potato m ixture.
4. Stir in egg, matzoh meal, salt, and pepper.
5. Heat 1/2 cup shortening in large skillet over high heat until rippling.
6. For each pancake, spoon 1/4 cup potato mixture into skillet, flattening with back of spoon.
7. Fry pancakes in single layer in batches, adding shortening if needed, until crisp and golden brown, 2-3 minutes each side.
8. Serve pancakes immediately with applesauce and sour cream on the side, if desired.

potatoes, onion, egg, matzo meal, salt, fresh ground pepper, vegetable shortening, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/perfect-potato-pancakes-latkes-343221 (may not work)