POTATOES - SKILLET-ROASTED WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY - COOK'S ILLUSTRATED RECIPE - (4/5)

POTATOES - SKILLET-ROASTED WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY - Cook's Illustrated Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by lesliejanous

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

SKILLET-ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
Serves 3 to 4. Published May 1, 2005.
For even cooking and proper browning, the potatoes must be cooked in a single layer and should not be crowded in the pan, so be sure to use a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet. A nonstick skillet simplifies
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 1/2 pounds Red Bliss potatoes , small or medium, scrubbed and unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

SKILLET-ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY Serves 3 to 4. Published May 1, 2005. For even cooking and proper browning, the potatoes must be cooked in a single layer and should not be crowded in the pan, so be sure to use a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet. A nonstick skillet simplifies cleanup but is not essential. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine garlic and rosemary in small bowl. 2. If using small potatoes (1 1/2- to 2-inch diameter), halve each potato. If using medium potatoes (2- to 3-inch diameter), quarter each potato to create 3/4- to 1-inch chunks. Rinse potatoes in cold water and drain well; spread on clean kitchen towel and thoroughly pat dry. 3. Heat oil in heavy-bottomed 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add potatoes cut side down in single layer; cook, without stirring, until golden brown (oil should sizzle but not smoke), 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, turn potatoes skin side down if using halved small potatoes or second cut side down if using quartered medium potatoes; cook, without stirring, until deep golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes longer. Stir potatoes, then redistribute in single layer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender (paring knife can be inserted into potatoes with no resistance), 6 to 9 minutes. 4. When potatoes are tender, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss or stir gently to combine. Clear center of skillet and add garlic and rosemary mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, mashing with heatproof rubber spatula, until fragrant, about 45 seconds, then stir mixture into potatoes; serve immediately. Skillet Potatoes WRONG CUT: Thinly sliced potatoes cook unevenly. Some are browned, some are pale. TOO MUCH FAT: Potatoes roasted with 1 1/2 sticks of butter taste fried and fatty. ADDED LIQUID: Adding broth to the skillet makes the potatoes soggy. TECHNIQUE The Right Cut for the Right Potato SMALL: Small potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter) should be cut in half. MEDIUM: Medium potatoes (2 to 3 inches in diameter) should be cut into quarters.