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Tater tots cooked in duck fat are a different kind of delicacy

Who doesn't love tater tots? These tater tots are fried in duck fat and give an extra little zing to this fan-favorite potato side.

Duck Fat

Tater Tots

Recipe courtesy of Matt Broussard, A Cook Named Matt

Ingredients:

3 russet Idaho potatoes, 1 quart shredded

2 cups of duck fat*

In a medium to large saucepan, combine potatoes and fat.

Stir on low heat (250-300 degrees Farenheit) for about 5 minutes. Do not overcook

Strain potatoes from fat -- keep leftover fat for another use.

Transfer to a plastic-lined sheet tray and cover with plastic.

Press with another tray on top and chill overnight.

Cut to the desired size and toss in the freezer until frozen solid.

Fry in 325°F oil (I used rice oil), making sure not to overfill the pot.

Fry until golden brown and enjoy.

For Green Goddess Sauce go to @acooknamedmatt YouTube for recipe.

Notes:

* Other fats like butter or pork can be used.