Mock McDonalds French Fries

 Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside.   You can freeze these after the first fry for future use.   When ready to use, just take them out the freezer and allow to sit for about 10 minutes and then do the second fry.

MOCK MCDONALD'S FRENCH FRIES 

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*2 large russet potatoes, peeled

*10 cups ice water

*1/3 cup granulated sugar 

*3 teaspoons white vinegar

*2 tablespoons kosher salt

*1 teaspoon of beef bouillon 

*Canola or Vegetable Oil for frying

*1 cup lard (optional)

Directions:

~Cut 4 large peeled russet potatoes, into thin fries.

~Rinse with cold water to remove starch.

~In a large bowl, combine 10 cups cold water, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 3 teaspoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon beef bouillon. 

~Submerge the cut fries into cold water mixture.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

~Drain fries from water and place on paper towel or a clean dry tea towel.

~Pour oil into cast iron pan (or heavy bottom frying pan) about 3-4 inches deep (I use a deep fryer).

~Heat oil to 300 degrees.

~Add fries to hot oil a small batch at a time.

~Fry for 5 minutes.

~Remove from oil and place on paper towel to drain and dry for about 15 minutes (you can let them dry longer). *** once dry, this is the point that you can freeze them.

~Add 1 cup lard and heat oven to 400 degrees.

~Add fries a small batch at a time, and fry for 1-2 minutes or until a light golden brown and fries are crispy.

~Remove from oil and sprinkle a little salt over them.