Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (about 7 medium) Adirondack Red potatoes
  • 6 to 8 cups beef or chicken broth, or as needed
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large red or white onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons beef suet or duck fat, or as needed
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      323 calories; 10 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 13 grams protein; 7 milligrams cholesterol; 875 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 servings

Preparation

  1. Place potatoes in a saucepan and add broth to cover by about 1 inch. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper, or to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer until just tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Remove potatoes from broth (reserve broth for another use) and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, combine onion with 1 tablespoon fat. Place over medium-low heat and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add 4 thyme sprigs. Reduce heat to low, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and caramelized, about 10 more minutes. Add vinegar, cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat, and discard thyme sprigs.
  3. Slice cooled potatoes into rounds 1/3 inch thick. Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, and add 2 tablespoons fat (or as needed to provide a thick coating on bottom of pan). When fat is extremely hot, add potatoes and allow to sit without stirring or shaking until seared and crispy.
  4. Turn potatoes and sear and crisp other sides. When well-browned, add caramelized onions, salt and pepper to taste, and stir to mix. Chop remaining 2 sprigs thyme (or if stems are woody, use leaves only), sprinkle over potatoes and serve.

30 minutes

Dining and Cooking