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The Best Pan-Roasted Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Small red bliss, yukon gold, or other waxy potatoes, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in size

Olive oil

Kosher salt (I prefer Morton Kosher salt here as it is more coarse than Diamond Crystal)

Directions:
Directions:
1. Halve the potatoes and place the cut side down; halve each half again but keep these halves together.

2. Choose a cast iron skillet large enough to accommodate the halved potatoes. Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan 1/8 inch deep in oil. Heat the oil over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Sprinkle a generous layer of salt into the oil all over the bottom of the pan, as evenly as possible in a thin layer. Place the potato halves onto the salt (keeping the pieces of second cut together so the potatoes look like just one half). Fry at medium heat (without peeking) until you are sure that the potatoes must be burning (they're not!), about 10 to 12 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes. At 10 minutes, gently turn over a potato half to see if it is nicely browned; if not, continue cooking a few more minutes.

3. When the potatoes are nicely browned, turn the heat as low as possible and cover the pan. You will hear spattering noises as the potatoes start to steam, and they will continue to brown under cover.

4. Cook about 20 minutes covered. The potatoes are done when a sharp knife slips into a potato easily. Serve hot. Kept covered with the heat off, they will keep for 30 minutes or more. If you are letting them stand, drain off any excess oil from the pan. They are equally good at room temperature.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2-10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 min / Cook Time: 40 min

 

 

 

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