“A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.”
James Joyce, Ulysses
Ingredients
6 medium potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon Morton light salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
8 fluid ounces Guinness
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Method
1 Boil potatoes in medium-size saucepan until just tender.
2 Peel and slice.
3 Fry bacon until crisp.
4 Break into small pieces and mix with onion, celery, and salt; set aside.
5 Stir melted butter and flour in a small saucepan until blended.
6 Add mustard and sugar.
7 Slowly stir in Guinness and hot pepper sauce.
8 Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
9 Pour over potatoes.
10 Sprinkle with parsley.
11 Toss lightly and let stand 1 hour.
12 Add bacon mixture; toss gently and serve.
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