MICHAEL SYMON'S SMASHED AND FRIED POTATOES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Michael Symon's Smashed and Fried Potatoes image

Smashed and Fried Potatoes Recipe: Chicken fat elevates classic roast potatoes by yielding an ultra crisp exterior.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Sweet and/or Yukon Gold Potatoes
small bundle Thyme
4 sprigs Rosemary
4 cloves Garlic (smashed)
Salt
1/4 cup Chicken Fat
freshly Ground Pepper
Parmesan (to garnish)

Steps:

  • pounds Sweet and/or Yukon Gold Potatoessmall bundle Thyme4 sprigs Rosemary4 cloves Garlic (smashed)Salt
  • In a large dutch oven, place the potatoes with enough water to cover them by a few inches. Add the thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Salt the water, then bring to a boil. Gently boil until the potatoes are cooked through and tender, about 30 minutes, then drain remaining water.
  • 4 cup Chicken Fatfreshly Ground PepperParmesan (to garnish)
  • Place the same pan back on medium high heat with the potatoes in it. Let the potatoes dry out for a minute, letting any water evaporate. Add the chicken fat to the pan and once it has melted, begin to slightly flatten the potatoes with the bottom of a smaller pot or ramekin. Make sure to keep the potatoes in an even layer. Brown for about 5 minutes, then flip. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the potatoes are golden brown. Serve with grated parmesan to garnish.Helpful Tips:1.You can use any type of potato for this recipe: sweet potatoes, redskin potatoes, etc.2. Try this recipe with rendered bacon fat instead ofchicken fat.

There are no comments yet!