Fried Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. lard
• 4 sweet potatoes
• 4–6 tbsp. sugar
• Salt

Instructions:

1. Heat lard in a wide, medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until temperature reaches 350° on a candy thermometer. Meanwhile, peel sweet potatoes, then cut each crosswise into ¼”-thick slices.
2. Working in batches, deep-fry sweet potatoes, stirring occasionally with a slotted metal spoon, until golden and crisp, 4–5 minutes per batch.
3. Transfer sweet potatoes with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle sugar and salt to taste over sweet potatoes while still hot. Serve immediately.

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