Fries & Hot Dogs

Here's my 3 simple steps to the best Fries anywhere:

1. Rinse well and soak in cold water 30 min to 1 hr then dry with paper towels
2. With enough oil to cover, cook at a slow simmer till the fries are tender then remove to a metal strainer to cool completely (about 30 min).
3. Using an
   instant read thermometer make sure the oil is at 350 before frying and fry in batches to avoid crowding the pan if need be.

You will get the best fries ever and don't forget to season as soon as they come out of the oil.  I like Lawry's Seasoned Salt.

As far as Hot Dogs, my favorite is what we all know as a Hot Dog All The Way, i.e. mustard, chili, slaw, and onion.  You can boil, grill, bake, or fry and either way will be good as the toppings makes the Dog and for me the amount of toppings is important and I just hate to have someone hand me a Hot Dog on a plate with a fork because they have smothered it with the toppings to point you have no choice but to use a fork.  My favorite ways to cook the Hot Dogs is to split them and fry with a weight on them to get them brown and not curl up.  This is fast food at it's finest.