12 lb potato
2 c sour cream
3/4 c parsley
1 t garlic
6 ea egg
1/3 c chives
9 t rendered bacon fat
1 t dry mustard
1 t ground thyme
1/4 t salt
1/4 t white pepper
1/8 t cayenne
flour
peanut oil
combine potatoes, sour cream, parsley, garlic, eggs, chives, bacon fat,
dry mustard, and thyme-
mix well
season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne
form into 1-inch diameter balls
dredge in flour
heat oil to 375 degrees
add balls in small batches and fry for 1 minute, until golden drain well
on a cooling rack and blot
with paper towels
transfer to a hotel pan, keep warm in a slow oven
repeat with remaining balls
serve hot
