Friday, April 16, 2010

Potato Gratin for Steak au Poivre: 04.16.2010

4 gallons sliced potatoes, 1/4" thickness
salt, pepper and oil as needed
5 lbs grated cheddar or combination of cheddar and gruyere
6 spanish onions, sliced thin
3 cups shaved sopressata
1 bunch rosemary, minced
1 bunch thyme, minced
1/2 lb butter
1/2 cup oil
3 qts heavy cream
salt to taste

- toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper and divide between roasting pans in a somewhat thin layer
- roast until just cooked; cool, combine and add cheese
- meanwhile sweat onions, sopressata and herbs in the butter and oil until soft; season as you go
- add cream and bring to a boil; remove from heat and allow to cool somewhat
- combine cream mixture with potatoes and cheese and divide between 3 hotel pans lined with parchment
- cover and bake 2 hours; chill overnight

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