SIDE ESSENTIALS: PAN-FRIED TATERS

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Here is another easy/peasy lockdown recipe that uses a minimum of ingredients and produces great flavor. And, they can be on the table in 30 quick minutes. Serve them with main items, like beef, fish, chicken; even pork. Or, put them in a bowl with a side of ketchup and nosh on them while watching your favorite movie. So, you...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Potatoes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 - 2 lb small golden or red potatoes
2 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground to taste
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
any other spices you choose to add

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. You will need a large pot or skillet to make this recipe.
  • 3. If you do not have any red or golden potatoes, you can always use russets.
  • 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5. Cut the potatoes in half, or if they are small, in quarters.
  • 6. Toss them into a pot of lightly salted boiling water and cook for about 8 minutes.
  • 7. Remove from the water and allow to dry out on a few paper towels, for 5 minutes.
  • 8. Add to a bowl, and toss with a small bit of oil, and then salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 9. Add the oil and butter to a large skillet, or pot over medium heat.
  • 10. When the butter melts, add the taters, cut side down.
  • 11. Cook, covered, for about 8 - 10 minutes, or until the taters are brown and crispy.
  • 12. Flip and cook, covered, an additional 3 - 4 minutes.
  • 13. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 14. Serve any old way you please... Even by themselves. I served them at a casual outdoor event with Asian fried beef, and ciabatta bread.
  • 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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