30 Minute Bacon American Fries

By srumbel

Ingredients

• 1 pound potatoes About 4 medium
• 1 onion small
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 5mins
Adapted from 101cookingfortwo.com

Preparation

Step 1

Start with getting the water boiling in a large saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

Prep one pound potatoes. That is about 4 medium potatoes. Peeling is optional. Chop into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces. Add to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.

While potatoes are cooking, chop 4 strips of bacon 3/4 inch pieces and cook in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from heat, remove bacon and leave 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.

Drain potatoes in a colander. Using a clean dish towel and dry the potato some and as you do that, slightly rough up the surface of the potatoes.

The oil needs to cool a little before proceeding. It needs to be under the boiling point. A few drops of water can tell you when it is safe to proceed. Add the potatoes to the skillet in one layer and place over medium-high heat. Do not disturb for about 5 minutes until the bottom surface of the potatoes is nicely browned.

Will the potatoes are cooking, chop one small onion.

Season the potatoes with 1 teaspoon seasoning salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Now turn the potatoes, and add the onion and mix.

Flip potatoes about every 2 minutes until nicely brown and tender. About another 5 minutes for a total of 10 minutes. Your time may vary.

Recipe Notes

Done potatoes have an internal temperature of 205-210 and that is your goal along with a crispy surface.

Covering the pan near the end will help with the internal temperature if you are having problems with getting to tender with internal temperature of 205 to 210