Fried Potatoes

4 medium potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Peel potatoes with vegetable
peeler or paring knife.

Place potatoes into medium pot.
Cover with water, about 1/2-inch
above potatoes.

Add salt.

Bring to boil. When potatoes
come to boil, reduce heat to
medium-low, place lid askew and
cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until
potatoes are tender (check with
fork). Drain and cool 20 minutes.
You may prepare potatoes the
night before and keep drained
potatoes in pot (covered) in
refrigerator.

Cut potatoes into several
1/2-inch slices, crosswise.

Melt butter in large skillet over
medium heat.

Add sliced potatoes. Cook over
medium heat until golden brown,
about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip over
with spatula or tongs. Cook on
another side until golden brown,
about 5 to 7 minutes.