Fine Fixin’s: Smothered Fried Potatoes

Here’s a recipe for some Southern comfort food straight from Sarah’s grandma. One of the great things about a grandma recipe is the lack of specifics. While some may find this frustrating, I think it’s actually great. Instead of reading and re-reading a recipe while your preparing your meal, you get to think for yourself. Plus you’ll be quicker to commit the recipe to memory.

So, to make Smothered Fried Potatoes the way grandma does, you’re going to need some bacon, onion, and potatoes (you can decide what kind you’d like best). Start by cooking your bacon in a fairly large skillet. While that’s getting’ good ‘n’ crispy, go ahead and chop up your potatoes and onions. Make sure your potatoes are cut pretty thin so they’ll cook faster. Once your bacon is done, remove it from the pan and set it on some paper towels. Place your potatoes and onion in the skillet, and stir it around every once in awhile to make sure everything browns. Once your potatoes are fork tender, you’re ready to go. Season with salt and pepper, and crumble that bacon back in there if you like. Thanks, grandma.