New York Salt Potatoes

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  • 6
  • Average
  • 5 mins
  • 25 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of water
  • 1 1/2 cups of kosher salt (add another cup if using the Diamond Crystal brand)
  • 3 pounds well-scrubbed small red or white potatoes, as uniform in size as possible and with skins on
  • 1 stick butter, cut into pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring salt and water to a boil and add potatoes. Cook until tender, about 25 minutes.

2. Drain potatoes in a strainer and place pot back on stove over medium heat and add butter. When just melted, after about a minute, add potatoes and, if desired, herbs and black pepper. Toss and serve immediately.

Yield: Six servings