Home Fries

large raw Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)

of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

or more of grapeseed oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or other high smoke-point oil

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

large Russet potatoes, quartered and boiled for 12 minutes in salted water until just cooked through, drained

of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

grapeseed oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or other high smoke-point oil

bacon fat (optional, omit for vegetarian version)

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper