Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5      large         potatoes -- peeled and thinly
                        -- sliced
   4      tablespoons   vegetable shortening
     1/8  teaspoon      Marjoram - sweet
                        Salt

Preparation:

Soak potatoes in cold water to crisp. Drain well and pat dry with towel. In a large heavy skillet melt shortening over medium high heat. Shortening should be hot when potatoes are added. Be careful: shortening may splatter! Lower heat a bit and fry until potatoes are crusty an golden brown. Turn once or twice. While turning as marjoram. Remove and place on a dish or colander lined with toweling. Salt and serve very hot.