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