COLD-OIL FRENCH FRIES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

INGREDIENTS

FOR FRENCH FRIES

• 1lb Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 1/4” by 1/4” fries (or larger, depending on your preferences)

  • You can keep the skins on, if desired

• At least 1qt Neutral Oil (I prefer Vegetable Oil)

• Salt, to taste

FOR SWEET POTATO FRIES

• 1lb Russet Potatoes, cut into 1/2” by 1/2” fries

  • You can keep the skins on, if desired

• At least 1qt Neutral Oil (I prefer Vegetable Oil)

• Salt, to taste

FOR BRUSSELS SPROUTS

• 1lb Brussels Sprouts, cut in half

• At least 1qt Neutral Oil (I prefer Vegetable Oil)

• Salt, to taste

STEPS

FOR FRENCH FRIES

1. Add oil to pot, along with your cut potatoes.

2. Turn your stove to medium / medium-high heat. You should aim for an oil temperature of about 190F (88C) after the first 5 minutes.

3. Stir the potatoes occasionally until your oil reaches 210F (100C), which should be about the first 7-8 minutes.

4. Allow the fries to cook for another 12-13 minutes without touching them.

5. Continue to cook for about 5-10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fries are browned to your liking.

6. Remove to a wire rack, and immediately toss with salt.

7. The total coking time should be 25-30 minutes. If your fries are done sooner than this, use a lower temperature next time. If they take longer than this, use a higher temperature next time.

FOR SWEET POTATO FRIES

1. Add oil to pot, along with your cut sweet potatoes.

2. Turn your stove to medium / medium-high heat. You should be aim for an oil temperature of about 190F (88C) after the first 5 minutes.

3. Stir the potatoes occasionally until your oil reaches 210F (100C), which should be about the first 7-8 minutes.

4. Allow the fries to cook for another 12-13 minutes without touching them.

5. Continue to cook for about 10-15 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fries are browned to your liking.

6. Remove to a wire rack, and immediately toss with salt.

7. The total coking time should be 25-30 minutes. If your fries are done sooner than this, use a lower temperature next time. If they take longer than this, use a higher temperature next time.

FOR BRUSSELS SPROUTS

1. Add oil to pot, along with your cut brussels sprouts.

2. Turn your stove to medium / medium-high heat. You should be aim for an oil temperature of about 190F (88C) after the first 5 minutes.

3. Allow the brussels sprouts to cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally (every 5 minutes or so), until they are browned to your liking.

4. Remove to a wire rack, and immediately toss with salt.

5. If your brussels sprouts are done within 15 minutes, use a lower temperature next time. If they take longer than this, use a higher temperature next time.

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