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Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Author Eric Samuelson

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds fingerling potatoes assorted varieties if possible
  • cooking oil or bacon fat
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the potatoes, but do not peel.
  • Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer until fork tender.
  • Completely drain out all the water. Lay the potatoes out to dry for 5 minutes.
  • Slightly smash the potatoes with a meat tenderizier, a big spoon, or your hand. Just gently push down on them until they are flatten just a bit.
  • Cover a frying pan with enough oil or fat to cover the surface. Heat the pan up over medium high heat.
  • Add the potatoes without them touching, you'll have to work in batches. Cook until brown on one side and flip. About a couple minutes per side. You may need to add more oil or fat between batches.
  • Salt to taste and serve hot.