Bratkartoffeln (German Fried Potatoes) vs Corned Beef Hash

Both dishes rely on crisp-fried potatoes, onion and butter, but they reach the skillet in different ways. Bratkartoffeln starts with raw potatoes sliced into thin rounds, rinsed and dried, then fried with patient turning until golden and tender, with onions softened and lightly caramelized in butter and optional crispy bacon folded in at the end. Corned beef hash uses pre-cooked potatoes cut into cubes, pressed with diced corned beef into a crusty layer, then topped with eggs whose runny yolks soften the salty meat. Fresh parsley finishes both.