Southern Fried Potatoes Recipes

SOUTHERN-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Fry potato chunks in hot oil in a 9- or 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat 12 minutes, turning often.
• Add onion, and cook 5 more minutes. Remove mixture to a serving bowl, using a slotted spoon.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• This is rustic cooking at its best. Leave the skins on the potatoes, if you'd prefer. They'll fry crispy brown and save you a step, too.
• A cast iron skillet is an inexpensive investment. Foods cooked in it absorb iron, which will increase the amount of iron you consume.

COUNTRY STYLE FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, heat shortening over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Serve hot.

SOUTHERN FRIED POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Grip frozen ham end with a paper towel and use the Microplane to finely grate ham over parchment paper. (As much as you can, avoid the fatty parts.) Yields 6 or 7 tablespoons. Bake 1 hour.
• After baking, the ham salt will be completely dried out, crispy, and reduced by half. Rub between your fingers to break up any clumps. Transfer ¾ to a bowl to layer potatoes and ¼ for garnish and set aside. (Ham salt can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.)
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel potatoes, then slice ⅛-inch thick on a mandoline.
• Spread 2 tablespoons bacon fat across the bottom of the cast-iron skillet; cover with a layer of potato slices, slightly overlapping. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of ham salt. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the potatoes, then dust with Gruyère. Add another layer of the potatoes and repeat seasoning with salt, pepper, ham salt, butter, and cheese. Continue until the potatoes, butter, Gruyère, and ham salt are used up, about 4 layers, lightly tamping down each layer as you go. When done, drizzle 2 tablespoons bacon fat over the top.
• Set the skillet over medium heat. When the potatoes start sizzling (after about 2 minutes), remove from heat and cover the skillet lightly with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until a knife can be inserted without resistance.
• Run a metal spatula around the edges of the skillet to release the potatoes. Give the skillet a jiggle to make sure the bottom is free. Place a plate over the skillet and invert to transfer. Garnish with remaining Gruyère and ham salt. Serve warm.

HOME-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft; about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Pour remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Add potato cubes, salt, paprika and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned; about 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, green peppers and parsley and cook for another minute. Serve hot.