side essentials: baked vinegar & salt fries

How To Make side essentials: baked vinegar & salt fries

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Cut the potato into 1/4-inch (.6cm) matchsticks.
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  Chef’s Note: If you have a mandolyn this is a great time to break it out.
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  Chef’s Note: I tried several different sizes for these fries, and the size is very important to the temperature and timing of the baking.
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  Add the water and vinegar to a pot, and bring up to a boil, then add the salt, and stir to combine.
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  Add the fries, and allow to boil for 3 - 4 minutes.
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  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 450f (230c).
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  Remove from the water, drain on paper towels, and allow to dry out for about 10 minutes.
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  Add the oil to a medium bowl, and season with some salt, and pepper. Then add the fries, and toss until coated.
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  Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, fitted with a wire rack.
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  Place into the preheated oven for 15 – 18 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Add to a nice plate with some side sauces (like ketchup), and serve while still nice and warm. Enjoy
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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