side essentials: pan-fried taters

How To Make side essentials: pan-fried taters

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