La Truffade

If the bacon is very salty, blanch* it. Thinly slice the potatoes. Heat the bacon in the frying pan until the fat runs but do not brown it. Remove it, add the lard to the frying pan and heat it. Add the potatoes, sprinkle them lightly with salt and pepper, cover and cook over a low fire for 5 minutes. Return the bacon to the pan and continue to cook uncovered over a low fire, tossing or stirrin