FRIED Potatoes And Onions In A Cast Iron Skillet

In this video, Mr. Cast Iron demonstrates how to make pan fried potatoes and onions in a cast iron skillet. You could use olive oil but we are using bacon grease. Bacon grease gives it a very good flavor. This is an old country staple here in the Mid-South. Pan fried potatoes and onions can be eaten alone or they go well with beans and ham too!
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[@MrCastIron]

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[@livingyourstory]

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[@mr.wicked8697]

What a great explanation. I always burned the onions and just ignored it.

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks my friend! This works every time for me! Let me know how your next ones turn out ok!?

[@joelove1987]

I love some simple fried potatoes 🥔 & onions. I even add a green pepper if I have it 😋. I enjoy seeing peoples different cooking techniques on food, thanks!!

[@turdferguson5300]

Mike I just discovered your channel. I'm a terrible cast iron nerd, the older the better. Let me quiz ya on the cast iron pans that look like ears of corn. The general answer is for cornbread and you could do that but they are really brownie pans. They make the best brownies you've ever eaten, crust on all sides. Preheat the pan just like for cornbread and if ya add nuts they will look like dog poop. That won't stop em from disappearing. lol

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! I heard that!!

[@RhubarbAndCod]

This just looks perfect Mike! You're absolutely right, that key to leave a lid off so those fried potatoes don't turn to mush... absolutely essential! And that bacon grease makes for such a wonderful cooking fat. You really don't need much, and can take advantage of the skillet's own non-stick quality to get everything perfectly crisped up. Beautifully done my friend!

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you, Susan! A lid plus too much grease = mush, lol! 🤣🤣

[@Kali08012]

Im only a minute in, and he feels like family

[@BBQPITDOG]

Dang Mike this video made me hungry! Just like my Mom used to cook. Great advice adding that seasoning at the end and you gotta use bacon grease for sure!! Hope you and Mrs have a great weekend!

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks, Big Rob!! Your mom had it going on, didn’t she, brother!?

[@janetbrown3349]

Yummy! I love watching you cook.

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you Janet!!

[@Maplecook]

Here for it, Mike!

[@MrCastIron]

Awesome!

[@livingyourstory]

Potatoes and Onions are the best Mike. Well done!

[@MrCastIron]

I think so too Theresa! Thank you guys for being awesome!

[@livingyourstory]

@@MrCastIron ❤️

[@bobbicatton]

So much great advice in this one. Thanks Mike👍😊

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, Bobbi, and thank you too, my friend!!

[@MaynetteSMore]

This edition of your videos brought back really good memories. My daddy and I would go fishing. When it was time for lunch he’d start a fire and pull out a cast iron skillet. I didn’t know then what it was but I’ve figured it out. He always packed potatoes and onions in case we hadn’t caught any fish. He used lard since it keeps so well. Soon we’d share a lunch of fried potatoes and onions over an open fire. That was likely over 60+ years ago but I’ve never forgotten those lunches. Tried to make some recently for dinner. What a mess. Not the right skillet, covered the potatoes and all but burned the onions. Threw most of it out. Now that you’ve shown me the right way to cook them I’m getting my Lodge cast iron skillet and making them right. Thank you showing me the best way to make this meal. Has brought back a lot of memories. Especially daddy just rinsing the skillet in the lake. No soap, no scrub brush, and his young daughter watching and wondering how that skillet got so clean. Now I know. I’ve subscribed to your channel. Thanks again

[@MrCastIron]

Wow! I love this story! Thank you for allowing us to walk back through time with you my friend!! Your daddy is smiling I’m sure!

[@ivermec-tin666]

Fishing is the greatest sport. Whether you catch any fish or not, you always win with some quiet time on the water, good company, and a shared meal. Your story brings back fishing memories of my uncle and grandfather.

[@CookingSecretsForMen]

I remember we used to keep a can of bacon grease on the stove when I was younger. Always cooked with it

[@MrCastIron]

Yes, I think everyone did back in the days gone by! I guess that’s why I keep hanging on to the good ole bacon grease for cooking and seasoning food in! Do you still cook with it?

[@CookingSecretsForMen]

@@MrCastIron lol, no that was many years ago, with my mom. I don't really cook bacon anymore Except for in recipes

[@MrCastIron]

I see. I probably eat too much of it but I like it lol!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Love it.

[@MrCastIron]

I do love my fried taters and onions! Thanks, Dave!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@MrCastIron yes 👍

[@laurabriller2372]

You’re the best. Thank you for this great videos 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, and thank you too, Laura! You’re the best!!

[@EllySpace]

Clearly explained and well shown! The potatoes looks delicious .

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you Elly!

[@rstumbaugh43]

Hey Mike, what an awesome video!!! So many great tips and tricks, great technique!! I have fried potatoes and onion in my cast iron every morning, along with 3 eggs, 2 pieces vege bacon and sometimes a piece of toast, either whole grain whole wheat, or potato bread along with my coffee. I use cold pressed virgin organic unrefined coconut oil to fry my taters n onion, and bacon, and then add some butter for the eggs, either over easy or scrambled, along with my coffee. Sometimes I add bell pepper, and sometimes I roll it all up in a flour tortilla, add shredded cheese and make a breakfast burrito. I do put some ketchup on the side, and I always put lots of home made salsa over the plate. Thanks for the awesome video, keep’em coming-hope you and Teresa are having a great weekend

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, Rick, and thank you too, my friend! It sounds like you have a pretty good routine breakfast to me! I love breakfast, too, and I have made several videos on my channel about it! Thanks again, buddy, and have a great day!

[@madebaliberbagi]

Wow its looks very delicious . Thanks for the recipe. Have a good day ☺

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, and thank you too, my friend!

[@BushcraftingBogan]

Grew up on this. When things got boojy mom would add some sliced up kielbasa. It is one of my Sunday comfort foods. Sooooo good. ❤

[@MrCastIron]

Yeah, that does sound very good! Thanks for sharing that with us, my friend!!

[@shovelhead8]

Never tried frying raw potatoes. It has always been leftover boiled potatoes up here. I will have to try this sometime. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us, Mike. Stay safe and stay cool

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome Sean! Give it a shot, and let me know how it goes!

[@TheMauser98a]

I like frying up potatoes and onions and bell peppers and sausage in my trusty old wagner iron pan. Cook them on my propane stove outside. People tend to complain when I fry food inside..... So me and my german shepherd dog watch the food cook. I usually season with lemon and herb / or lemon and pepper. I add Louisiana hot sauce once on the plate. Good eating.

[@MrCastIron]

Sounds great! It’s hard to beat that kind of meal right there.

[@DaveDabomb]

Damn! That sounds good my friend! Me and my two German Shepherd’s need to do that real soon on the Blackstone😃

[@MrCastIron]

That sounds good, Dave!! Good to see you, my friend! I hope you are doing ok!!??

[@ReadingRetail]

Hey Cast iron 💙💙Hope you are having a wonderful weekend 😎

[@MrCastIron]

Hey hey!! Thank you! I am doing great, and I hope you are too, my friend!?

[@henryo3607]

Foresure Mike fried potatoes are good any time of the year , that’s on my breakfast menu this morning , I bought a pack of bacon yesterday from a local butcher homemade , I’ll fry that up first then the potatoes with a couple eggs, thanks Mike have a good one .

[@MrCastIron]

Man does that sound good to me! You are going to be eatin good today, my friend!

[@iangoodisDMX]

Let’s go!

[@PaddyJoeCooking]

WOOHOO Mr. Cast Iron is cooking up a storm which is what I always look forward to!!! OH YESSIR and He's actually using bacon grease what a shock hahahaha😂🥓!!!!!! Don't put a lid on this deliciousness I could eat a truckload of these Fried Potatoes And Onions immediately😋🥔🧅!!!!

[@MrCastIron]

Lol yeah, imagine me cooking with bacon grease?? Lol!! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my friend!! I hope you have a great week ahead!!

[@Unwrapasmile]

Been eating fried potatoes and onions out of cast iron as long as I can remember. At our house growing up and even still today if you don’t have potatoes you’re not eating lol.

[@MrCastIron]

@Unwrap A Smile, we did too! I still love my fried taters, but my wife is a diabetic, so I don't get them as often as I'd like!

[@henryo3607]

Hi buddy I’m a huge potato fan , I live in northern Canada we have long winters so potatoes are a main stable love potatoes and onions also good for the cast iron , I’ve made that mistake before putting to much grease then your potatoes are soggy thanks Mike love your videos.

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks, Henry! I’m thinking potatoes and onions are good any time of the year and in any part of the world! What do you think?

[@ivermec-tin666]

Brown russet potatoes have higher starch content. I rinse russets before frying them. This promotes a nice brown crust. Red and White potatoes, I don't bother to do this with.

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks for sharing this with us my friend!

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Thank you for the video. New subscriber here! ❤We love potatoes and onions! Look forward to cooking!

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome and welcome to the channel my friend! If we can ever help you in any way don’t hesitate to ask and we’ll do our best help you out ok!!??

[@OneHotBite]

Holy smokes these potatoes look fantastic Mike! I’d too those with two fried eggs and yumm!! Fabulous!

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you Melissa!! I don’t get these very often. You probably don’t eat many fried potatoes either, do you?

[@OneHotBite]

@@MrCastIron I eat a fair amount of potatoes especially in the form of hasbrowns, I love potatoes haha

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! My bad! I love hash browns too!

[@TaylorsFSCooking]

Those taters look awesome Mike. I like ketchup on mine too especially if I'm eating them by themselves. Good stuff Mike

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks, Brandon! That’s funny because I did eat these by themselves, and that’s all I needed, lol!!😂😂

[@marksieber4626]

Fried fish, potatoes, and onions. The Montana grease pack. Always tasty

[@MrCastIron]

Yes indeed!! Thanks Mark!

[@BehindtheGarageBBQ]

Add some Portuguese chourico in that pan and we got a feast!😁 great tips Mike, add onions near end and seasoning, skip that lid👍👌 thanks for sharing brother, have yourself a great one, you all stay safe!!👍👊🍻🍳

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks again, Craig! You make that other stuff, and we will chow down, lol! 🤣🤣

[@BehindtheGarageBBQ]

@@MrCastIron 😆😁👍🍻

[@lcook0825]

I’m making them tonight Mike to go with my meatloaf.

[@MrCastIron]

That sounds like a great dinner to me, Larry!

[@lcook0825]

I could almost smell them thru the screen. Thanks Mike.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, Larry!! They are great by themselves, but I sure could’ve eaten some white beans and ham, too, lol!!🤣😂

[@lcook0825]

@@MrCastIron That's a good mix for sure.

[@MrCastIron]

No doubt! I guess I’m going to have to make some now, lol!

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

Oh man those taters looks amazingly delicious. Thanks for the very instructional video I definitely got to give this a try l. Y'all take care and have a wonderful week. Cheers ✌🍻

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, and thank you too, my Caribbean friend!! 😂😂

[@TOMGARVEYtheKETOCOOK]

Very nice Sir, I miss my spuds !!Great video...

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you, Thomas! Spuds are not good for Keto are they!?

[@TOMGARVEYtheKETOCOOK]

@@MrCastIronA small amount is OK if your not Diabetic. I tried soaking them but no Bueno for me..

[@MrCastIron]

Yes sir! I don’t get them very often because Teresa has diabetes.

[@IntheKitchenwithKaren]

Now those are some good lookin taters Mike! Great tip about not overdoing it on the oil. I need a big plate of those right now!

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you, Karen! Yes, too much oil ain’t no bueno lol!! I hope you have a great week ahead, my friend!!

[@SusanH-CatLady]

This looks wonderful. Can't wait to use the why do cast-iron still got a lot of research to do on it I no idea how much went into using one of these things.. thank you so much my big question when you wash it after cooking? You do not use Dawn or dishwashing liquid? You just wash it with hot water to keep the seasoning and then every so many months you do use dishwashing liquid with a scrubber? I'm getting frustrated and I haven't even used it LOL but I can't wait to learn how to

[@MrCastIron]

Yeah, these potatoes were awesome! I have a video about soap too. Some say you can’t, but that’s not what Lodge says, so I made a video talking about it. Don’t give up. Hang in there, and you can always ask me anything, and I’ll do my best to help you!

[@krazmokramer]

They should make a candle with the scent of fried potatoes and onions! I like to dice the potatoes, along with carrots, beets, onions and other root vegetables, coat with olive oil, season with Herbs de Provence, and roast in a cast iron pan in my 450F oven for 40 minutes. They get sweet and crisp. The stove isn't a greasy mess. And the cast iron gets seasoned at the same time.

[@michaellaidler7143]

I absolutely love your channel! I've learned so much about how to use my cast iron. I bought them for steak, but I'm really enjoying using them for as many things as I can. The US has such an awesome cooking tradition. Greetings and thanks from New Zealand :)

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you, my friend! I’m glad you love our channel. We sure appreciate you! If you ever have any questions or problems with cast iron, don’t hesitate to reach out to me, and I’ll do my best to help you ok!!??

[@michaellaidler7143]

@@MrCastIron Thank you so much for your kind words. I've already learned so much from your channel. For a start, saving my bacon grease has made a massive difference for cooking and seasoning. I'm 31 and I love the idea of my family or friends using my skillets when I'm gone. Hopefully my skillets will have decades of good care by me and be inherited by a generation who's been shown how to care for them.

[@MrCastIron]

That’s awesome!!

[@laurashields1703]

This brought back many memories of my mama making fried potatoes and onions in her cast iron pan for my dad. ( his favorite) My question is, I don’t save my bacon grease, I know my mom did, does butter work just as well for this particular recipe?

[@MrCastIron]

Hey Laura, that's a great question, and I’m happy to hear this brought back some good memories! I probably should use butter, but I love my bacon, lol! But I’m gonna say you could use butter, but keep in mind that butter can burn at high temperatures. So if you decide to use butter, my suggestion would be to cook at a lower temperature and increase the cooking time to fry your desired color and doneness! Let me know how it works out for you, my friend!!? Ok!?

[@cynthiawesley8470]

😂😂😂If not bacon then it's grease!!! 🤣luv luv LUV IT!!! Hubby made some yesterday minus da BACON GREASE. I gotta tell em, he missed an ingredient!!! YummmmEeee. He gotta do a DO OVER with da BACON GREASE.

[@MrCastIron]

Oh, now that’s sneaky, Cynthia! I think you just want a few more fried taters, lol!! 🤣🤣

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

Great Tips and Info video. The smells of fried potatoes and onions Cooking usually means good eating coming soon. The problem with fried potatoes and onions, most people don't want to take the time to do them right. Or they know about these simple tips, or they are in such a rush, they choose to ignore them. Btw, you need more onions. Lol. 😁. Nicely Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇺🇸.

[@MrCastIron]

That’s GOG! Yeah, most people get in a hurry and cook them way too hot 🥵! Actually, I did add more onions; I just didn’t record it, lol! Do you like to eat them by themselves or with something else!?

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

@@MrCastIron I've never really been a ketchup fan, until recently. I really like Whataburger's ketchup. When I won that prize package on your channel from Papa Texas, he sent me some Spicy Whataburger Ketchup, but haven't tried it yet. We don't have Whataburger's here in Colorado. I miss them . But to answer your question, I like mustard and Hot Sauce. But I like that on just about everything. Lol. I also really enjoy fried potatoes and onions with just salt and pepper. 😁. But mostly like them on a big fork. 😃😎

[@MrCastIron]

That's cool! Franks makes spicy ketchup that ain't too bad. I haven’t had Whataburgers unless it was at one of their joints years ago. I should’ve made some cream gravy to go on it!! 🤣🤣

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

@@thegrumpyolgringo Hey grumpy, they just opened one in Colorado Springs at the end of February!

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

@@PicklesBBQandCooking that's awesome news. I guess they couldn't let In and Out take over. Lol. Have you ever had a Whataburger?? Great burger, although I'm sure they didn't have a 36 hour line before opening. Thanks for sharing.

[@iangoodisDMX]

Best food ever. Throw in a couple over easy eggs, and…SOLD!

[@MrCastIron]

I guarantee it!!

[@TimeforchangeTrudeaumustgoEndb]

Don't forget the bacon

[@MrCastIron]

Always lol!!

[@FunniestUnfunnyGuy]

Hey there my awesome friend. It's I the Grand Poohba of the Couch Tater Pandering Party and funniest unfunny Guy. I am in your house bringing you a huge NJ USA size like with pizza and a ice cream Sundae. Have a philnominal day smile and laugh often 😄

[@MrCastIron]

Hey my couch tater unfunny guy!! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a great weekend, my friend!!

[@FunniestUnfunnyGuy]

@@MrCastIron my privilege and pleasure my awesome friend

[@thomastommy1192]

Great video thanks for sharing. I love fried potatoes. Sadly I can't eat onions. I have an acid reflux real pad. Thumbs up. Stay well & safe.

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome, Thomas, and thank you too, my friend! Yeah onions tend to bother some folks. My wife doesn’t like them as much as I do. Have you tried apple cider vinegar for your acid reflux?

[@thomastommy1192]

No, I have not tried Apple Cider Vinegar. How often and how much should I drink? Thanks for the advice. If it works I'd be happy to try it. Stay well & safe my friend.

[@MrCastIron]

You may have to experiment with it, but if it were me, I’d put a tablespoon in about 12 ounces of water and drink it daily. Do some research on it and see if it helps you.

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Gotta love some good taters and onions! Great tips too Mike, now I’m hungry!

[@MrCastIron]

Yes sir! Thank you, Charley!

[@judyreed7444]

I've never seen a bacon grease can like that. Neat! Does the grease solidify when sitting on the counter? Thank you for the tips. Yum.

[@MrCastIron]

Yes, Judy, that can was my mother's. The grease will solidify as long as it’s not near the oven. Great questions, and thanks for asking, my friend!!

[@chitstain89]

Hey Mike! My favorite thing for years now is breakfast hash on the weekends. I mostly follow your method here, though I use freezer section southern hash browns (diced potatoes), and cook those with onion, green bell pepper, and kielbasa. I add egg at the very end. I also use Lawry's seasoned salt for mine (essentially what you use here, just add paprika... SO GOOD). I do recommend using a lid if you decide to crack the eggs over the top, just long enough to set the egg so you still have runny yolk. Truly decadent. That being said, I've been using non-stick up until this past week when I finally converted to cast iron. Do you have any recommendations for cooking frozen potatoes in cast iron? You strike me as preferring to stick with fresh potatoes, but figured I'd ask.

[@MrCastIron]

That’s awesome! Welcome to the cast iron world! You wouldn’t need to do anything differently than what you’re doing in the other skillet. If anything, always preheat the cast iron and add a small amount of your favorite oil before adding the frozen vegetables. Let me know how it turns out for you, ok!?

[@chitstain89]

@@MrCastIron so far, I've used it twice for breakfast hash. It turned out pretty good! But I think the second time, based on your video I'm pretty sure I both overcrowded the pan and used a bit too much oil, so they were softer than I'd like. Just gotta refine and keep at it. Thanks, Mike!

[@chitstain89]

@@MrCastIron and my clear lids came in for both my pans, so now I can actually do my breakfast hash with the eggs cracked on top, and runny yolk, rather than just scrambling them in (even though that's good, too) :D

[@MrCastIron]

Good deal!!

[@Techsupportguy111]

I just ran across your videos, enjoying them. One question is that just one white onion?

[@MrCastIron]

Thank you! Yes, sometimes I use a white onion, but you could use red or yellow too!

[@glenguinto785]

I'll include potatoes and onion on my grocery list today. Thank you again for the video. Quick question Sir how do you address respect for older folks in your State? - Glen from the Philippines

[@MrCastIron]

You're welcome, Glen! You can address me as Mike or Mr. Cast Iron! Just don't call me late for supper, lol!

[@glenguinto785]

@@MrCastIron 😄😄😄

[@iangoodisDMX]

Agree, Mike. When you accidentally over cook your onion pieces it’s makes the dish not as good. Kinda like if you over cook the bacon pieces in with your Brussels sprouts. Not as good either. Good thing to bring up, Mike. Always on point

[@MrCastIron]

We know that from experience, right, Ian!? 🤣🤣

[@iangoodisDMX]

@@MrCastIron yes sir! Love and learn, brother! 😆

[@MrCastIron]

I hear ya. Sometimes it’s costly though, you know it!?

[@judykaspar7402]

Quick question. I've heard some say not to use metal utensils in cast iron. It seems as though that's false since I see you using them. Another question is, I have a fairly new skillet and we didn't know how to take care of it. I'm afraid we soaked water in it to try to losen up stuff that was stuck. Well then we scrubbed that and the sides have some bare metal areas. HELP! What can I do?

[@MrCastIron]

Thanks for the great questions, Judy. Not to worry, though! You can use metal as long as you are not gouging into the skillet. On the season, that will fill back in over time as you continue cooking in it.

[@jrpritchard1622]

thanks for sharing going have to go to store get some taters and onions

[@MrCastIron]

Yes you do lol! Let me know how they turn out though ok!?

[@bigred1964b]

👍💯💯💯💯🤤

[@prmath]

THAT pan of taters and onions……along with a big pot a Velveeta cheese grits is a Heavenly breakfast……….😄

[@MrCastIron]

That’s sounds good! Some good ole cheesy grits are hard to beat!

[@mwatkins0590]

i see you using bacon grease a lot I had a few questions: do you just pour the grease out of your skillet into that container after cooking bacon or is there more to it than that to get/save the grease? and if so, how long does that grease stay good for? do you have to keep it in the fridge or anything like that? what is that container anyway you are using for the grease? looks useful!

[@MrCastIron]

Great questions, Mike, and thanks for asking them, my friend! The grease can is a way of straining the bits of food particles out and to store it. Bacon grease, when strained, lasts for months without having to put it in the freezer or refrigerator, although you could do that too!

[@mwatkins0590]

@@MrCastIron thanks for the info!

[@MrCastIron]

You’re welcome anytime Mike!

[@MrCastIron]

It’s a design specific can.

[@russbear31]

I could eat fried potatoes morning, noon, and night. I never get sick of them. But I use a different method to speed things up. I'm just offering this as FYI in case anyone wants to try my method, which I have used for several year. It works every time for me: 1. Chop up the potatoes and place them in a microwave-safe bowl, covered in water. Parboil the potatoes in the microwave for 5 to 6 minutes on high until they're "almost cooked." Drain in a colander, shake, and remove as much water as possible. 2. While the taters are microwaving, heat up your skillet on the stove (medium heat) and add your favorite oil (BTW, swine makes everything fine. Love bacon fat too.) When the skillet it up to heat and the potatoes are drained, add them to the skillet. Fry for about 10 minutes for an average batch of fried potatoes (a little longer if you like them extra crispy and extra brown). 3. Raid the spice rack to flavor the potatoes, depending on your mood. Salt and pepper, of course, but don't be afraid of thyme, rosemary, basil, parsley, garlic.... There are dozens of different flavor combos. But add the spices and herbs during the last minute or two of cooking so they don't burn. What I like about this method: You can have some really tasty fried potatoes on the table within 15 minutes by parboiling the potatoes in the microwave. (5 min microwave + 10 min in the skillet = perfect potatoes every time in my book). Since the potatoes are almost precooked before they hit the skillet, it speeds things up considerably. You're only frying them to develop that beautiful brown, crispy exterior, as well as giving them some extra flavor from the oil.

[@MrCastIron]

Yeah, I love my taters and onions too! I know some do it that way, but I never have. Maybe I should try it out soon!!?? Thanks for sharing your thoughts and techniques with us, my friend!

[@mmmoorr883]

I boil before frying too. Come super crispy on outside. No hard inside. Less time

[@hillbillybbq]

I love me some fried taters beans and cornbread with a green onion and a glass of buttermilk! That would be my last meal!lol

[@MrCastIron]

Lol, yes sir those are all good together!! I’m about ready for a big ole pot of beans too!

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

I grew up in Minnesota, breakfast potato of choice was hashbrowns. What I knew to be grated potato patties lightly browned and heated through. BUT, Au contraire mon frere!!! A hashbrown ain't always a hashbrown. Found that out whilst traveling the country in the military. The winner of the worst hashbrowns EVAAA, was in a diner just outside of Jacksonville Florida, the recipe, very simple. 1 coarsely chunked up potato 1quart of 10w30 Quaker State Saute said potatoes for about an hour, or completely infused in said oil VOILA, Bon Appetit Life lessons

[@MrCastIron]

Lol, that sounds awful, Mark! But then again, I’ve had some pretty bad taters before too!

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

@@MrCastIron Truth be known, most of us gravitate to foods we grew up on, regionally and ethnically. Great tips Mike. 👍

[@MrCastIron]

Yes we sure do! Thank you!

[@magicalxunicxorn]

Puh-tadas

[@MrCastIron]

Lol!! That’s it!

[@donna7284]

I didn't no you can use a metal spatula on cast iron

[@MrCastIron]

Yes, you can, Donna, as long as you don’t get too rough and gouge with it.

[@strongsadventures]

Oh man Oh Man. If you would have just put some Bell Pepper in there I would have given you all my C.I. and just moved in with you and Teresa. Looks fantastic and now I need some fried taters!

[@MrCastIron]

Lol! After I got them cooked, Teresa said the same thing. I told her if I’d known, I would have cooked some bell peppers in there. Then she says she told me to…whatever!! Lol 😂 Can you believe that one!?

[@herbkilian]

Cast iron: you get the same results in a good carbon steel pan.

[@MrCastIron]

Yes, carbon steel is good too!

[@djackson1120]

Perfect potatoes ruined in 2 seconds with ketchup 😆. Great video

[@MrCastIron]

Lol, thanks, David! My wife says I always have to add something, lol!

[@williamandrews781]

What is the point of having a video if it is covered up with advertisements??

[@MrCastIron]

Yeah, that's what I say about watching tv too!