Saratoga Potatoes

Ingredients

• a potato of even diameter
• Let them soak two hours.
• smoking hot fat (185° C)

Method

1. 1

   Wash and pare a potato.

2. 2

   Slice into ice water.

3. 3

   Let soak for two hours.

4. 4

   Drain and dry quickly between cloths.

5. 5

   Immerse a few at a time in smoking hot fat, turning till golden brown.

6. 6

   Drain, salt, and serve hot.

7. 7

   They may be made several days before using and then warmed in the oven.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Handbook of domestic science and household arts for use in elementary schools (1900) by Wilson, Lucy Langdon (Williams) Mrs, page 47. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

SARATOGA POTATOES Wash and pare a potato of even diameter. Slice (with vegetable chipper) into ice water. Let them soak two hours. Drain, and dry quickl}^ between cloths. Immerse a few at a time in smoking hot fat (185° C)

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