1.Pare raw potatoes, slice thin, let soak in cold water fifteen minutes and then dry on soft towel, covering them with another so that they will not discolor.
2.Let them remain until the water has been absorbed, then have ready a kettle of boiling shortening, drop a handful of the potatoes into the shortening, and fry until light brown, stirring often.
3.Take up on soft brown paper in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and place in the oven to keep warm.
4.Put in more potatoes, and continue until sufficient have been fried in the same way.
2.Let them remain until the water has been absorbed, then have ready a kettle of boiling shortening, drop a handful of the potatoes into the shortening, and fry until light brown, stirring often.
3.Take up on soft brown paper in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and place in the oven to keep warm.
4.Put in more potatoes, and continue until sufficient have been fried in the same way.