Potatoes Anna

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40-50 minutes
Makes: 4-6 servings

4 russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
¼ pound (1 stick) clarified butter
sea salt, to taste
white pepper, freshly ground, to taste

1. Layer potatoes in pan:
   Ladle 2-3 tablespoons of melted butter into a wide heavy pan (preferably enameled cast iron).
   Place a thin layer of sliced potatoes in the pan, overlapping slightly.
   Season with salt and pepper, drizzle lightly with butter, and top with a layer of onions.
   Repeat layering, ending with potatoes, until all ingredients have been added.
   
2. Cook the potatoes:
   Place pan on the stovetop over medium low heat and allow to cook uncovered for about 15 minutes.
   Cover pan and continue cooking the top is only brown on the edges, about 30 more minutes.
   
3. Serve the potatoes:
   Either slide potatoes out onto a platter or loosen potatoes completely from pan bottom and invert onto a platter.
   Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
   

Notes:

After covering the pan (in step two), the potatoes can be placed in a 350° oven to finish cooking until the top is only brown around the edges, about 20-25 more minutes.