French Fries - The World's Food
By The World's Food
Yield: 2
Time: 1 hour
Beef tallow creates perfectly crispy, incredibly delicious French fries.
Ingredients
2
large russet potatoes
2
cups hot water
1/4
cup white sugar
2
Tablespoons corn syrup
24-48
ounces beef tallow, depending on the size of your deep-fryer or Dutch oven
24-48
ounces vegetable shortening
1/8
teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Preparation
Step 1
In a loaf pan or large bowl, add the hot water, sugar and corn syrup. Mix well
In a loaf pan or large bowl, add the hot water, sugar and corn syrup. Mix well
Step 2
Peel the potatoes, if desired
Step 3
Cut potatoes into 1/4-5/16” shoestrings
Step 4
Add potatoes to loaf pan, gently agitate, then refrigerate 30 minutes
Step 5
During this time, preheat 50/50 beef tallow/shortening to 350 F
Step 6
Remove potatoes from refrigerate and drain
Step 7
Fry step #1: Carefully lower potatoes into hot oil and fry 1 1/2 minutes, carefully agitating to prevent clumping
Step 8
Remove potatoes from hot oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate
Step 9
Cool in refrigerator 10 minutes
Step 10
Fry step #2: Add potatoes to hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 min, gently agitating as needed
Step 11
Remove fries from hot oil, gently shake to remove excess oil, and place in a large bowl
Step 12
Salt to taste and toss fries to coat evenly
Step 13
Serve hot and enjoy!
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