Home Fries

Home Fries

Ingredients

2 unpeeled medium sized oval shaped potatoes, e.g. Desiree or Russet
Vegetable oil for frying
freshly ground salt and black peppercorns

Stuff you will need

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Paper towel
Slotted metal spoon to remove the fries from the hot oil

Directions

Cut the potatoes into French Fry shapes.

Soak in cold water after they have been cut.  Approximately 20 minutes.  

Take the "fries" out of the water and dry them.  They don't need to be perfectly dry, just dry enough that you are not introducing water to hot oil.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 350 F. 

Cook the potatoes in two batches (take care not to over load the pan) in the hot oil for approximately 8 minutes.

Drain and cool on paper towel. 

Just before serving, add the potatoes to the hot oil and fry for an extra 2- 3 minutes or until very golden and crisp. 

Drain, and toss with plenty of freshly ground salt and black peppercorns and serve immediately.

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