Home Fries
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INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons bacon grease
2 tablespoons butter
6 medium-sized peeled, cold cooked potatoes, sliced or diced, about 2 pounds
1 medium onion, diced or sliced
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Dash of seasoning salt, onion salt or powder, to tasteHeat the bacon grease and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When the fat is hot, add the potatoes and other vegetables. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring them often, until the potatoes are nicely browned on all sides. Season with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to start.
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until well browned. Stir, taste, and add your chosen seasonings as the potatoes cook. Add more grease if necessary, but not too much. Home Fries should never be swimming in fat.
When the potatoes are brown and crisp, remove them from the heat. Drain on paper towels and serve.
NOTE - When you cook the potatoes, don't overcook them, remembering that you have about 15 to 20 minutes cooking time when you are frying them. I cook mine just long enough to elimate some of the rawness, but firm enough to hold their shape. Or, if you prefer, you can use raw potatoes, it's up to you.