Sheepherder’s Potatoes
March 23, 2007
10 or 12 medium to large sized Potatoes
1 or 2 large Onions
Salt & Pepper to taste
Vegetable Oil
Peel potatoes and cut into small pieces (no larger than 1″ x ½”) then peel and dice onions. Place in Dutch oven sized pan which has been prepared with vegetable oil. Add salt & pepper to taste. Stir to coat evenly with vegetable oil. Season a second time. Use chart above for coal placement. Cook for about one hour, then check for doneness.
*For a change of pace, try adding six strips of bacon to bottom of Dutch oven, and two cups shredded cheese on top of potatoes about 20 minutes before serving.
Serves 6 to 8.
Note: Some folks say that adding Sprite, 7-Up, Mountain Dew or Beer in place of the vegetable oil gives moisture, flavor and inhibits sticking, while keeping the recipe low-fat.
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