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Pommes Anna (Potatoes Anna)

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Number of Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS
1 tsp kosher or sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2-1/2 TBSP unsalted butter
3lbs peeled baking potatoes cut into 1/8 inch thick slices
1 TBSP unsalted butter melted and divided
1 TBSP chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450. Combine salt and pepper in a small bowl. Melt 2 1/2 TBSP butter in a 10 inch cash iron or ovenproof heavy skillet over medium heat. Arrange a single layer of potato slices, slightly overlapping, in a circular pattern in pan; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt mixture. Drizzle 1/2 tsp melted butter over potatoes. Repeat layers 5 times, ending with butter. Press firmly to pack. Cover and bake at 450 for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25 minutes, or until potatoes are golden. Loosen edges of potatoes with spatula. Place a plate upside down on top of pan; invert potatoes onto plate. Sprinkle with parsley.