HOW TO MAKE COUNTRY POTATOES
Golden and crunchy exteriors embracing fluffy insides, these country-style potatoes are perfect for breakfast or as a savory side dish. It is best prepared in a cast iron skillet for an authentic touch.
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds 4-5 potatoes russet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- One teaspoon of black pepper
- One teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup plus more as-needed bacon drippings or vegetable oil
- One teaspoon of fresh thyme is optional
Instructions
- eat 1/4 cup of bacon drippings in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Once the drippings start shimmering, add 2 to 2 ½ pounds of potatoes, 1 cup of chopped Onion, and ½ cup of diced red pepper.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, one teaspoon of black pepper, and one teaspoon of garlic powder over the vegetables, then toss them to coat evenly.
- Cover the skillet tightly and cook over medium heat without stirring for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid, flip the vegetables, and add another 1/4 cup of bacon drippings or vegetable oil.
- Continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes, flipping the potatoes occasionally, until they're golden brown and fork-tender.
- Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with one teaspoon of chopped thyme, and serve.