Saratoga Recipes

SARATOGA POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes 1/8-inch thick (or thinner); use a mandoline if you have one. Soak the potato slices in cold water until ready to fry, then drain and dry them thoroughly on a towel.
• Fill a large sauté pan with ½ inch olive oil. Place over medium-high heat; the oil is ready when it browns a breadcrumb in 30 seconds (or try this this cold oil method). Drop a few potato slices at a time into the oil and fry until the edges begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes, then turn the slices and brown the other side, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Keep warm in a 175-degree oven while you fry the rest of the potatoes.
• Just before serving, pile the potatoes into a bowl and season with salt, tossing to disperse the seasoning.

SARATOGA CHIPS

Steps:

• Pare potatoes and slice thinly and evenly (a mandolin works well for this).
• Submerge potatoes in ice water and allow to sit for about 30 minutes, separating slices so the starch on each is rinsed.
• Heat oil in a large kettle or fryer to 375°F.
• Drain potatoes from the water and pat dry using paper toweling, making sure they are completely dry.
• Fry potatoes in small batches, until golden.
• Drain potatoes and place on clean brown paper, and season to your liking.
• Keep potatoes in oven on low temperature to keep warm while finishing other potatoes, if necessary.
• Serve chips with smoky barbecue sauce.