Beet Stained Potato Chips

Ingredients

• 1 large red beet, grated
• 6 Idaho® potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly. Rinse with cold water
• Deep fryer set at 350°

Directions

1. Pack the grated beet in a small pot and just cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool and strain. Reserve the beet juice.
2. Toss the sliced potato in some of the beet juice and let stand about 5 minutes. Fry in the oil until bright red and crisp. Drain well and season with salt while still warm.