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Default "Par baking" potato chunks for home fries

In article <2014012718112693046-xxx@yyyzzz>, gtr > wrote:
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>Is there any real difference bretween parboiling vs. par-baking for
>prepping for hash-browns or cornbeef hash?
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It probably depends on the potato. Baking tends to yield a
drier product, and russets are especially prone to soak up water
when boiled.

Myself, I've never done either one, but since you followed up
my post, I essayed an answer.

Cindy Hamilton
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