Mcdonald'S French Fries At Home - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes
1 (48 ounce) can vegetable shortening
16 cups cold water, divided
2 cups ice

Preparation

Peel potatoes,wash,dry, and slice with a french fry slicer into 1/4 inch square strips.
Rinse strips in a large bowl with 8 cups water until water becomes milky, drain.
Cover strips with 8 more cups water and add ice; let sit 1 hour.
Remove fries from water and dry on paper towels for 10-15 minutes.DO NOT let them start tot turn brown. Meanwhile, preheat shortening to 375 degrees.
Blanch a bunch of fries for 1 1/2 minutes at a time. Be sure they do not begin to brown. Drain and cool on paper towels.
Put in large zip bags and freeze at least 4-5 hours before final frying stage.
To fry:
Add desired amount to preheated 375 degree shortening. Deep fry for 4 1/2-6 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and salt generously.