Coat the bottom of a large skillet with the oil or bacon grease. Add sliced potatoes until skillet is full. Add water. Cover potatoes with the onion, salt and pepper., Cover potatoes and let cook over medium high heat until tender. Remove lid and begin turning over potatoes, mixing in the onion. Continue cooking until all water evaporates and potatoes start sticking to the bottom of the pan. Let potatoes brown on the bottom before turning over with a spatula. Serve immediately.
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