Recipe: Raw Fries (skillet fried potatoes (thinly sliced), 1970's)

RAW FRIES


6 medium potatoes
3 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided use
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
Salt and ground black pepper

Pare about 6 medium potatoes. Cut into thin slices to measure about 4 cups.

Melt 2 tbsp. butter or margarine in large skillet. Spread potato slices in skillet in 3 layers, each one slice thick, sprinkling each layer with 1/2 tsp. salt and dash pepper.

Dot top layer with remaining 1 tbsp. butter. Cover; cook over medium heat 20 minutes.

Uncover; cook until potatoes are brown, turning once.

Makes 4 to 6 servings
Source: Recipe booklet: Betty Crocker's Foods Men Like: Sure-to-please recipes for the man in your life, General Mills, Inc., 1970