Sunday, June 19, 2016

Homemade Tater Tots

Cake decorating gun.

Fancy tip that needed modification.

Fancy tip cut to make 1" hole.

5 pounds of peeled potatoes.

3 Tablespoons Flour, 1½ Teaspoons Smoked Salt, 1½ Teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, 3 Teaspoons garlic powder, 1½ Teaspoons Onion Powder, ¾ teaspoon Dill and ¾ teaspoon Oregano.

Potatoes, parboiled 6-7 minutes, then cut in half to speed cooling time.

Cooled potatoes ready for shredding.

Using a medium sized shredder to begin potatoes.

All 5 pounds shredded.

Seasonings added and mixed thoroughly.

About 1 cup at a time of potato mixture pressed into gun.

A few practice runs to get the hang of it.

After all potato mixture squeezed out, then cut into roughly 1"- 1¼" pieces.

Placed on a pan for a flash freeze. 

From frozen: Deep fry @ 350° for 4 min or until desired doneness.