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The best homemade burgers and fries ever? It tasted pretty good to us. Why not try the recipe and let us know!

Cut potatoes in a large bowl with lots of running cold water until the water becomes clear. Cover with water by one-inch and cover with ice. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to two days. In a five-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-low heat until the thermometer registers 163 degrees Celcius. Make sure that you have at least three inches of space between the top of the oil and the top of the pan, as fries will bubble up when they are added and the oil might overflow out of the pan if too full. Drain ice water from the cut fries and wrap them in a clean dishcloth and thoroughly pat dry. Increase the heat to medium-high and start adding fries, a handful at a time, to the hot oil to pre-fry them. Stir occasionally and fry until potatoes are soft and limp and begin to turn a blond colour. This takes about six to eight minutes. Using a slotted spoon, carefully ...

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