Potato Leek Hash Food

LEEK, BACON AND MUSHROOM POTATO HASH

Steps:

• Start by cooking the bacon over medium heat in a 12" nonstick skillet, for about 10 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and fat has rendered. Remove the bacon to a paper towel to drain, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
• Increase the heat to medium high, and add the mushrooms. Cook for about 5-8 minutes, until the mushrooms no longer give off water and they have started to brown. Remove the mushrooms to a bowl, leaving as much bacon fat behind as possible.
• Turn the heat back down to medium. Add the leeks to the pan, and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Remove to the mushroom bowl.
• There will likely not be any bacon fat left in the pan at this point, so add the ghee (or other desired cooking fat), and add the potatoes. Season with the paprika, thyme, cayenne, and 3/4 tsp salt. Toss well, and cook potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, until fork tender and slightly golden.
• Chop or crumble the bacon, and add it back to the pan, along with the cooked mushrooms and leeks. Toss and cook for 2 minutes, then taste to make any final seasoning adjustments. Serve and enjoy!

POTATO HASH

Steps:

• Add 3 cloves of smashed garlic, a few large pinches of salt and potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and discard the garlic. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet tray lined with a clean dish towel to dry slightly.
• Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until just translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper and the remaining 2 cloves garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and tender, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked potatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes start to get crispy and golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. (If the potatoes get too dry, add the chicken stock.) Remove from the heat and stir in the chives.

SAUSAGE & LEEK HASH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy-based frying pan. Add the sausages and fry for 8-10 minutes until well browned. Remove the sausages, then slice them on the diagonal and set aside.
• Turn the heat to high, then add the potatoes and leeks and give them a good stir. Continue to cook on a fairly high heat until the potatoes begin to brown and turn crisp. Toss the sausage slices back in along with the creamed horseradish and heat for a further 2-3 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, sprinkle in the cheese, season well and gently stir to combine.