JOHN'S OUTSIDE SKILLET FRIES

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On a hot day, who wants to heat up the kitchen? This is a basic recipe, but HOW they are fried, makes them a winner!! These are fried in a cast iron skillet on a gas grill. This picture was taken just before they were finished cooking.

Provided by Peggy Lawhon

Categories     Potatoes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 - 5 medium sized potatoes - with skins
salt and pepper to taste
peanut oil

Steps:

  • 1. wash outside of potatoes
  • 2. slice potatoes lengthwise in quarters, then slice crosswise to make 1/2 inch pieces - do not rinse again
  • 3. place in bowl and toss with salt and pepper to taste and let set
  • 4. place 10" cast iron skillet on grill and fill with about an inch of peanut oil
  • 5. allow oil to reach deep frying temperature...about 375 - keeping the grill lid closed should allow this temperature
  • 6. place potatoes in hot oil and fry till golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside - again keeping the grill lid closed
  • 7. place fried potatoes on dish lined with paper towels
  • 8. if you like, add more salt and pepper when finished

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