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Use a heavy 12 inch cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet with sloping sides .
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Shred potatoes with a hand grater or food processor.
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Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water immediately.
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Drain the grated potatoes thoroughly with a colander. Squeeze out excess water.
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Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil on medium-high heat
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Scatter the potatoes evenly and press down firmly with a spatula.
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Reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately eight minutes.
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Let them cook until brown and crispy.
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Flip the hash browns when the first side is browned and cook for another seven minutes.