Potato Pave Thomas Keller

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   Preheat 350.

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   Pour cream bowl; season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Peel potatoes. Trim sides of potato. Slice potato lengthwise into very thin slices using a mandoline. You will need to toss the potato slices in cream occasionally. It will keep them from oxidizing. Repeat process with remaining potatoes.

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   Brush a 10-by-5-by-2 3/4-inch-high baking pan with half of the softened butter. Line pan with parchment paper, leaving a 5-inch overhang on all sides. Brush parchment paper with remaining softened butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Trim slices to form an even layer in the bottom of the pan Repeat process to form a second layer. Dot with a few cubes of butter; season with salt and pepper.Fold sides of parchment paper over potatoes. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil and transfer to oven.

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   Bake until potatoes are completely tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Cut a piece of cardboard slightly smaller than the size of pan; wrap with aluminum foil. Place foil-wrapped cardboard on top of potatoes and weight down with heavy cans. Let potatoes cool to room temperature. Remove weights and tightly wrap pan. Refrigerate potatoes at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.

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   To serve, run an offset spatula between the parchment paper and pan to release. Using the parchment paper overhang, carefully lift pave out of pan or invert onto a cutting board. Trim sides of pave and cut into 12 equal pieces; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add enough oil to coat. When oil is hot, add potatoes, cut-side-down, along with thyme and garlic. Cook, basting with oil, until browned on first side. Carefully turn and brown on opposite side. Transfer potatoes to a serving platter and arrange browned side up. Place a small piece of butter on each and sprinkle with chives

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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