Perfect Home Made French Fries

These are French Fries -- of course they are gluten free :)

I've tried so many different ways over the years to make perfect fries.  This recipe came about almost by accident, but it makes the best homemade fries I think I've ever had.  Best part, they are consistent and easy!

Perfect Home Made French Fries
Serves 4

Cut 8 medium sized Russet potatoes into strips 4 down and 4 across to make 16 - 1/4" to 1/2" wide by however long the potatoes are, about 3" to 5" long.

Put the potato strips (fries) into a 3 to 5 quart pot with a lid.

The pot needs to be fairly heavy -- don't use cheap aluminum for this job.  I have a pot that is coated in ceramic -- the type many folks use for camping that is either blue or black with little white speckles all over it -- that I use for all my deep frying.

Cover the potatoes with your favorite cooking oil or lard.  The oil needs to just cover the fries.  Cover the pot with the lid and cook them, undisturbed over medium-high heat, for about 20 minutes.

At that point, uncover the fries, and carefully stir them, bringing them up from the bottom with a spatula.  Cook, uncovered for another 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.  Drain them on paper towels, season them with sea salt and Adobo, if desired, and serve hot.