Fried potatoes
Instructions:
- There aren’t many cultures that haven’t, at one time or another, relied
upon potatoes as a staple in their diet due to their availability,
adaptability, taste, and tendency to be very filling. Southerners, of
course, are no different. I remember my great-grandmother Lela telling
about how she used to pick cotton in the fields with her kids and they
would walk back to the house at lunchtime and dig up some potatoes
to fry for lunch. It’s hard to hear things like that and not look at this bowl
of potatoes as a connection to your ancestors.
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the potatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 30 minutes.