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Title: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: 1buckie on January 11, 2013, 09:38:35 AM

this is a fun one, takes a bit of chopping work,but turns out different & really extra good.....

1st, chop to fairly small taters & deep fry...
I've used baby reds & golds mixed, medium Yukon golds & russets, liked med. golds best....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/End%20June%202012/EndJune2-12004.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/Mid%20June%202012%20TriTip/MidJune2012TriTip017.jpg)


"Stubby"
the antique deep fryer, the Weber wok has yet to be used fo this, but I'm sure will work out just fine
I used peanut oil, as it adds an extra layer of flavor to the finished product

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/Mid%20June%202012%20TriTip/MidJune2012TriTip009-1.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/End%20June%202012/EndJune2-12005.jpg)

Next, deep fry small chopped bacon....
I've begun to use bacon ends for this as you get a much better yeild....
The ratio has climbed to 60% taters / 40% bacon, over time.....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/End%20June%202012/EndJune2-12009.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/End%20June%202012/306660_10151897965775433_447399772_n.jpg)


Next part is the cold stuff......
~~>Small dice white sweet onion
~~>Ssmall chop various types pickles
( I just used some of each that were open in the fridge, your choice)
~~>Fairly small chopped celery
~~>Chopped, marinated or plain artichoke hearts

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/June%202012%20Birthday%20party/June2012Birthdayparty017.jpg)

After fried stuff is cooled, mix everything together......
1st shot is a better deep fry, the above pic was a bit overdone ~~>

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/June%202012%20Birthday%20party/June2012Birthdayparty016.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/June%202012%20Birthday%20party/June2012Birthdayparty019.jpg)

Then add 50 / 50 mix of mayo & jalepeno ranch dressing.....
( on the left)
if you can't locate it, here's a link to create it partially from scratch~~>

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Jalapeno-Ranch-Dressing/Detail.aspx?fb_action_ids=221371754657291

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/June%202012%20Birthday%20party/June2012Birthdayparty018.jpg)

End product is a little bit loose, you can adjust the amout of added sauces to your liking....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/Mid%20June%202012%20TriTip/MidJune2012TriTip008.jpg)

Extra things I've variously added:

Dry dill
A tad bit of rub
Granulated garlic


Another way I want to try this is as a hot, tart German style
with oil ( & maybe a bit of flavored vinegar) salad

With no mayo or ranch...........
Title: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: cgaengineer on June 18, 2013, 10:23:39 PM
Love tater salad, fried sounds even better!
Title: Re: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: 1buckie on June 19, 2013, 04:00:43 AM

Quote from: cgaengineer on June 18, 2013, 10:23:39 PM
Love tater salad, fried sounds even better!

I make huge batches of this stuff & eat leftovers for 5~6 days......Bugs'n' BBQ that just signed up here got real excited when I 1st mentioned it elsewhere & his excitement got me started developing the general recipe.....
It is fairly flexible, in that it takes different spices & different  bulk ingredients changing pretty well......
Play with it & maybe post up results !!!!
Title: Re: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: pbe gummi bear on September 09, 2013, 09:20:20 AM
Bump to increase interest in the new consolidated recipe section!
Title: Re: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: Bob BQ on August 28, 2014, 08:11:34 AM
My FIL makes his deep fried tater salad with a tub of cream cheese....  yum....
Title: Re: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: 1buckie on August 28, 2014, 10:05:11 AM
Quote from: Bob BQ on August 28, 2014, 08:11:34 AM
My FIL makes his deep fried tater salad with a tub of cream cheese....  yum....

I'm maybe gonna need that recipe, if he'll give it up !!!!!
Title: Re: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: Bob BQ on August 28, 2014, 10:18:28 AM
Quote from: 1buckie on August 28, 2014, 10:05:11 AM
Quote from: Bob BQ on August 28, 2014, 08:11:34 AM
My FIL makes his deep fried tater salad with a tub of cream cheese....  yum....

I'm maybe gonna need that recipe, if he'll give it up !!!!!

I've been trying to get that recipe out of him for awhile... frankly, I don't think he really knows it... just kind of throws it together every time!  It is phenomenal! I'll get back on him about it again...
Title: Re: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: Hogsy on August 28, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
Looks great Buckie,
I tried this one of Jamie's on the weekend using sweet potato. It turned out pretty good , the flavours are nice, you just need to watch how much of the yoghurt mix you apply
http://www.weber.com/recipes/veggies/creamy-grilled-sweet-potato-salad
For anyone who hasn't signed up to Webers weekly recipe email it's worth it
The recipes are pretty easy and provide inspiration
Title: Re: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: Thomas Andrews on August 28, 2014, 03:27:07 PM
I'm a big fan of potato salad but I think what I've just seen has taken it to another level.

Kudos, buckie!
Title: Re: Deep Fried Potato Salad
Post by: coldkettle on August 28, 2014, 03:37:14 PM
Seriously looks good!

I love the smell of a evening cook...