German Style Oven Fries

Ingredients

• 4 slices smoky bacon chopped
• 0.3 cup cider vinegar 
• 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 
• 4  idaho potatoes medium to large
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• paper towels
• oven
• pot
• microwave
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2. Parboil potatoes for 4 minutes in a large pot over medium heat, or pierce with fork and microwave for 6 minutes. When ready, cut into 8 wedges each and sprinkle with vinegar.
3. In large skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook until crisp.
4. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels and reserve. Toss potatoes in the bacon drippings and season with sugar, and salt and pepper. Scatter onto a baking sheet and roast, in the preheated oven, until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes.
5. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and toss with the parsley and the reserved bacon.