Syracuse Salt Potatoes

Nathan Cyphert|May 17, 2013 4:14 pm EST

3.3 (4 ratings)

Salt potatoes are the kind of simple yet delicious side that make weeknight cooking worth it... not that you should only enjoy them on weeknights! If you've never had this central New York favorite, it's worth adding to your repertoire and making frequently. These are typically served in the summer when the young potatoes are first harvested, but can be served (though less authentically) year-round. Click here to see Make Dinner More Interesting — 8 Great Side Dish Recipes.

Servings

6

Ingredients

2 quarts water
2 pound new potatoes, scrubbed*
1/2 cup fine salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter

Directions

Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in the salt. Then, add the potatoes and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender but still somewhat firm, for 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and toss in a large serving dish with butter. Serve.