American Medium Mrs. F.L. Gillette

Crisp Potatoes

Original Recipe

Cut cold raw potatoes into shavings, cubes, or any small shape; throw them, a few at a time, into boiling fat and toss them about with a knife until they are a uniform light brown; drain and season with salt and pepper. Fat is never hot enough while bubbling--when it is ready it is still and smoking, but should never burn.

Ingredients

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  • 1 few at a time
  • 1 knife until they are a uniform light brown

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut cold raw potatoes into shavings, cubes, or any small shape; throw them, a few at a time, into boiling fat and toss them about with a knife until they are a uniform light brown; drain and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Fat is never hot enough while bubbling--when it is ready it is still and smoking, but should never burn.

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