HOME-STYLE FRENCH FRIES
I'm not sure if I ever had a store-bought French fry before high school! Mama made these home fries and served them with fresh-off-the-grill burgers. They're the perfect side for Herb's Fried Catfish (page 106) and Mama's Cornmeal Hushpuppies (page 140).
Yield serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/4 × 1/4-inch sticks. Put the sticks in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Sprinkle the salt into the water. Refrigerate the potato sticks in the salt water for 1 hour.
- In a deep-fryer or cast-iron Dutch oven, heat the peanut oil to 375°F. Transfer half of the potatoes to a colander and drain thoroughly, leaving the rest in the cold water. Carefully drop the drained potatoes into the hot oil and fry until light brown, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with additional salt while still hot, if desired. Bring the oil back to 375°F. Drain the remaining potato sticks and add to the oil. Keep the first batch of fries hot in a 150°F oven while you fry and drain the second batch. Serve piping hot.
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