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Hash Browns
Shredded, golden, shatteringly crispy
Ingredients
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- 1½ lbs russet potatoes
- 3 tbsp butter or bacon fat
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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- Peel potatoes. Shred on box grater.
- Rinse until water runs clear. Drain well.
- Wrap in towel and squeeze out all moisture.
- Heat butter in cast iron over medium.
- Add potatoes in even layer. Season. Press flat.
- Cook without stirring until bottom is golden and crispy, .
- Flip in sections. Cook until second side is crispy, .
Notes
- Rinsing removes starch for crispiness.
- Dry, dry, dry.
- Don't touch them while cooking.
Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)