Best Side Essentials Pan Fried Taters Recipes

SIDE ESSENTIALS: PAN-FRIED TATERS

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.

OLD FASHIONED STEWED TATERS N' ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Peel and rinse potatoes. Cut into pieces and put into a large saucepan. Peel and quarter onion and put into pan with potatoes. Cover with water bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender.
• 2. When potatoes are done, pour off most of the water. It's okay if there's a little water left with the potatoes. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper.
• 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter is melted and potatoes have thickened. This usually only takes a few minutes. Do not mash, but leave in chunks. Serve with your favorite meat and vegetables.

FRIED TATERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, pour the olive oil and heat on med-high heat.
• Wash potatoes well and cut with skin on into thin cubes or triangles.
• Add potatoes to skillet.
• Next sprinkle the lemon& pepper, garlic salt, garlic powder and essence over the potatoes as you turn them to make sure you get all of the potatoes.
• Lower your heat to medium and turn potatoes until browned on each side.
• Takes about 10-15 minutes.