Bauernfrühstück (Farmer's Breakfast)

Step 1

Cut each bacon slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces, about the size of your pinky finger.

Step 2

Scrub the potatoes under cold running water to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Place the potatoes on a cutting board and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes—roughly the size of dice—leaving the skin on.

Step 4

Cut the onion in half from root to tip, then place each half flat-side down and slice it crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.

Step 5

Place the bacon pieces in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook, stirring once every 30 seconds, until the edges turn brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.

Step 7

Add the potato cubes to the hot skillet and stir with a wooden spoon to coat them in the bacon fat, then let them cook undisturbed for 2 minutes so they can brown.

Step 8

Stir the potatoes again and cook, stirring occasionally (once every minute), until they turn the color of light brown toast and are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.

Step 9

Add the sliced onion to the skillet and stir well to mix with the potatoes, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and slightly golden, about 3 minutes.

Step 10

Scatter the cooked bacon back over the potato mixture and stir gently to combine.

Step 11

Pour the 4 eggs directly into the skillet, spacing them evenly across the surface, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 12

Cover the skillet with a lid or sheet of aluminum foil and cook until the egg whites look opaque and set but the yolks still jiggle gently when you shake the pan, about 4 minutes.

Step 13

Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley evenly over the top of the entire skillet.

Step 14

Slide the entire contents of the skillet onto a large serving plate or wooden cutting board, or eat directly from the pan.