Shoestring French Fry Recipe

Ingredients (5)

• 2 pounds russet potatoes (900g; about 4 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/8-inch (3mm x 3mm) matchsticks and submerged in cold water
• 4 quarts (3.8L) water
• 1/4 cup (45g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus extra as needed; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight
• 1/4 cup (60ml) distilled white vinegar
• 2 quarts (1.9L) neutral oil, such as peanut or vegetable, for frying