Fish And Chips (British Pub Style)

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1. 1Step 1: Heat the oven to 200 F.
2. 2Step 2: Heat the oil in a deep fryer or a large heavy pan or Dutch oven until the temperature reaches over high heat until it reaches 325 degrees F.
3. 3Step 3: Thoroughly drain the sliced potatoes and blot them with paper towels to remove excess water.
4. 4Step 4: Once the oil is 325 F carefully fry the potatoes in small batches to avoid overcrowding and fry for 2-3 minutes until pale and softened.
5. 5Step 5: Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and let them cool to room temperature.
6. 6Step 6: Increase the temperature to 375 degrees F.
7. 7Step 7: Carefully add the fries again, frying in small batches, until they are golden, another 2-3 minutes.
8. 8Step 8: Remove with a slotted spoon, place them on a baking sheet or roasting rack, sprinkle with salt while they're still very hot, and place them in the warmed oven while you're frying the fish.
9. 9Step 9: Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a large flat bowl.
10. 10Step 10: Pour in the cold beer and whisk until smooth (use the batter immediately, do not let it rest for a while).
11. 11Step 11: In another large flat bowl add some extra flour for dredging.
12. 12Step 12: Blot the fish with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
13. 13Step 13: Thoroughly dredge all sides of the fish in the flour and shake off the excess.
14. 14Step 14: Dip the fish into the beer batter to thoroughly coat all sides, allowing some of the excess batter to drip off (but not too much!).
15. 15Step 15: If you prefer an extra thick coating you can repeat the process of dredging the fish in flour followed by the batter.
16. 16Step 16: You can either use a deep fryer or you can use a medium-sized skillet and fill it with oil to a depth of at least an inch.
17. 17Step 17: Heat the oil to between 350 F and 375 F, using a candy thermometer.
18. 18Step 18: Carefully lower the fish into the oil, waiting a few seconds before releasing it to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
19. 19Step 19: Fry the fish in the deep fryer for 5-8 minutes or until nicely golden.
20. 20Step 20: If using a frying pan fry the fish for about 2 minutes on each side or until nicely golden.
21. 21Step 21: Remove the fish with a slotted spoon, letting the oil drop off, then place the fried fish on paper towels for a few seconds and serve immediately.
22. 22Step 22: Serve with the chips, a sprinkling of quality British malt vinegar and if desired a serving of authentic British Mushy Peas.
23. 23Step 23: Though not traditional in the UK, you can also eat the fish with our homemade Tartar Sauce.