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Bacon Smashed Potatoes

Bacon Smashed Potatoes Ingredients: potatoes, raw, skin bacon, meatless vinegar, cider sugars, granulated dill weed, fresh Directions: Steam potatoes in a large steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until very...

Bacon Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients:
potatoes, raw, skin
bacon, meatless
vinegar, cider
sugars, granulated
dill weed, fresh

Directions:
Steam potatoes in a large steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp.
Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet.
Add 2 tablespoons vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to hot bacon fat, scraping up brown bits.
Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup steaming water.
Add vinegar mixture to potatoes and smash with a potato masher to desired texture, adding reserved water if desired.
Stir in dill, bacon, and vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
Josmeyer Les Folastries Gewurztraminer '05