Step 1

Cut ends off potatoes then cut each one in half along the short edge. You should end up with many short, thick potato slices. Preheat oven to 450˚F.

Step 2

Heat oil over medium-high heat in straight-sided, oven safe pan. Place potatoes in skillet and season with salt and pepper. Do not move for 5 minutes. Swirl pan and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 3

Carefully flip each potato slice over using a thin spatula, not tongs. Add salt and pepper to potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes. Leave a space in the center of pan and add butter, garlic, and thyme to that space. Swirl pan to ensure butter reaches all potatoes. Add stock and allow to boil for 1 minute.

Step 4

Carefully transfer pan to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops of potatoes are browned and potatoes are cooked to very tender.

Step 5

Transfer potatoes to serving dish. Strain sauce and return to pan. Heat pan over medium heat to simmer sauce until slightly thickened, 2-4 minutes. Pour sauce over potatoes and to serve.