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Potatoes a l'alsacienne


Ingredients
  • 100g/4oz Streaky Bacon, chopped
  • 900g/2 lb Potatoes
  • 100g/4oz Button Onions
  • 50g/2oz Butter
  • 2 teasp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh Tarragon, chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh Thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Preparation:

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into 2.5cm/1 inch pieces. Place in a pan of salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

2. Melt the butter in a frying pan with the olive oil, add the onions and bacon and cook for about 5 minutes or until the bacon fat being to run.

3. Add the potatoes and cook for a further 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and crisp turning occasionally.

4. Add the herbs, salt and pepper and mix well. Serve immediately.


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