Smothered Potatoes Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 6 ounce country ham or possibly fat back cubed
• 2 c. minced yellow onions
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme
• 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
• 1/4 c. sliced shallots
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 4 lb baking potatoes, like russets peeled, and
•     cut into 1" pcs
• 1 1/2 c. chicken stock

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