Chunky Rustic Style Home Fries Recipes

HASHED BROWNS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan. Add the potatoes, onions, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally with a flat spatula, until the potatoes are evenly browned and cooked through. (Allow the potatoes to cook for 5 minutes before turning.) Turn off the heat and add the parsley and scallions. Serve hot.

CHUNKY RANCH-STYLE HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Warm the butter in a 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the potatoes to coat with a bit of butter, season them with salt and pepper and cover the skillet. Cook for 20 minutes, during which you should hear only a faint cooking sound.
• Uncover the potatoes and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the onion, bell peppers, and, if desired, chili powder and pat everything back down into a single layer. Continue to cook, uncovered, for 20 more minutes, stirring once and patting them down again. As the potatoes soften, pat them down more lightly, bringing as much of their surface in contact with the skillet as possible without mashing them.
• Immediately plate the home fries, scatter with chives if desired, and serve. Originally published April 15, 2002.

HOME-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft; about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Pour remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Add potato cubes, salt, paprika and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned; about 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, green peppers and parsley and cook for another minute. Serve hot.

CHUNKY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks. In nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot olive or salad oil, cook potatoes and salt until potatoes are golden brown, turning them occasionally.
• Reduce heat to medium; cover skillet and continue cooking until potatoes are fork-tender.

RUSTIC GRILLED HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes and cut in half or into thirds lengthwise (depending on the size-try to make them all equal and fairly big so they'll hold up well).
• Place potatoes in a pot with boiling salted water and blanch for 8 minutes.
• Strain potatoes and immediately immerse in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking process.
• Let sit 5-10 minutes.
• Drain potatoes well, pat dry and return to bowl.
• Add olive oil and salt and pepper and toss well to coat -Be careful because some potatoes may be soft, you don't want them to break
• Place potatoes on grill on medium heat 6-8 minutes or until they begin to brown.

TWICE-COOKED RUSTIC FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash and gently scrub potatoes under cold running water to remove any excess dirt and thick skin. Poke with a fork to make holes all over - this allows the moisture to escape while baking. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, season with salt and place into preheated oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a paring knife goes through cleanly but the potato is still firm to touch.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool so you can handle them. Cut into large wedges and lay out in a single layer to dry slightly before dusting with a little potato starch. Turn them over and dust again.
• Heat some oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F.
• Fry the potatoes in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season with salt immediately.

CHUNKY RUSTIC-STYLE HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Warm the butter in a 10- to 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat.
• Stir in the potatoes, and when coated with a bit of butter, season them with salt and pepper and cover the skillet.
• Cook for 20 minutes, during which you should hear only a faint cooking sound.
• Uncover the potatoes and cook for 30 minutes longer, turning them at 10 minute intervals and patting them back down.
• When you turn them the first time, stir in the onion, bell peppers, and chili powder if desired.
• As the potatoes soften, pat them down more lightly, bringing as much of their surface in contact with the skillet as possible without mashing them.
• Cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes longer, turning them at 5-minute intervals.
• During the last 10 minutes, bring the heat up to medium and, if you wish, add more salt and pepper.
• The home fries are ready when the potato cubes are richly browned and clearly crisp with tender, melting centers.
• Plate them up immediately, scatter with chives if you wish, and serve.

SKIN ON FRIES

Steps:

• Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
• Slice the potatoes length ways as thick as you want your fries to be. Cut the potato slices into french fries. You can choose your desired thickness.
• Place the fries in a bowl, and cover with water. Leave the potatoes to soak for up to 24 hours, or ideally at least 1 hour.
• Preheat your oven to 425 F / 220 C.
• Drain off the water, and pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel. Coat with oil and seasoning.
• Place the french fries on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until crispy. Turn the fries once halfway through cooking to ensure an even result.