Pommes Anna
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Pommes Anna
Description
In Pommes Anna, peeled potatoes are sliced about 1/4" thick and layered in a buttered skillet with herbs such as thyme or a combination of parsley, rosemary, and oregano. Each layer is seasoned with salt and white pepper, then covered with clarified butter before cooking. The dish cooks over medium heat until the bottom is browning and crispy, then covered to finish steaming the potatoes until tender.
The cooking method produces potatoes that are soft inside with a flavorful crispy crust. Inverting the pan onto a plate before serving reveals a golden, textured surface. The use of clarified butter ensures a higher smoke point, allowing a well-browned finish without burning. Fresh herbs add a fragrant note that complements the richness.
Pommes Anna pairs beautifully as a side to meats or vegetables and can elevate a meal with its classic French technique and simple, rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds potato washed, peeled and sliced 1/4" thick, boiling
- 1/2 cup clarified butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons thyme chives, parsley, rosemary, oregano or a combination of herbs, chopped fresh
- salt kosher salt
- white pepper kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash, peel and slice potatoes 1/4" thick and drop into cold water to prevent browning. When ready, drain and pat potatoes dry with paper towels.
- In a 9 or 10" heavy bottomed cast iron or non-stick skillet, pour about 1/4" butter. Over a medium heat, arrange potato slices in a circle, sprinkle with some herbs, and a little salt and pepper.
- Add more butter and continue layering potatoes, thyme, salt and pepper, finishing with a layer of potatoes.
- Drizzle top with any remaining butter.
- Cook over medium heat until bottom begins to get brown and crusty.
- Reduce heat, cover and continue cooking until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 30-40 minutes depending on depth of pan and thickness of potatoes.
- When done, invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
- Sprinkle with more fresh herbs.
- *To clarify butter, heat over a low heat until butter is melted. Spoon off and discard white foam. What remains is clarified butter. It has a higher smoking point than regular butter.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 448IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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