Baby Red Salt Potatoes

Submitted by CheSara

"Only three simple ingredients... and one word YUMMY! I found this on Recipe Cottage when I was out of garlic, parmesan... etc. This was a great surprise! SO GOOD... I would say one of the best recipes I've found on the net! (I've added garlic with the butter now when I have it)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs baby red potatoes or 2 lbs new potatoes
• 3 quarts water
• 1 cup table salt or 2 cups kosher salt
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil

directions

1. Wash and scrub potatoes.
2. Fill medium to large saucepan with water and add salt to water until salt will no longer dissolve and lays at bottom(If you don't measure, this is the easiest way).
3. Bring water to steady boil and add potatoes.
4. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until tender(When knife or fork stabs easily, 25-40 minutes depending on potatoes).
5. Drain potatoes.
6. Toss in serving dish with melted butter or olive oil and add whatever you have on hand to taste -- pepper, parmesan or garlic. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Dwynnie]

These potatoes were very good--and definitely a keeper recipe! After cooking them, I tossed them with a little olive oil, some parsley, and some garlic. Thanks!

 

[crisb]

Wow...this was great! Everyone loved it!!

 

[RachelAlyssa]

I too am from Syracuse and the only way I will make them is with red Potatoes. Amaaaazzzing <3

 

[upstatenyphan]

In Syracuse, NY, where this dish originated, the proper potato is key (anything else, and us locals go batty). White new potatoes are the only way to go, more specifically Size B, Grade US No. 2.<br/><br/>They're creamier, and with the thinner skins, complement the salt brine nicely.<br/><br/>Give it a go, and i guarantee that you'll never make salt potatoes with red potatoes again.

 

[Chef GreanEyes]

LOVE THESE!!! and kids do too! used 4lbs russets, 2 1/4c kosher salt. absolutely divine with nothing but butter!! may use garlic butter next time!! :)