Syracuse Salt Potatoes
By
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
12
Ingredients
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8 cwater
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1 1/4 ckosher salt
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3 lbsmall or fingerling potatoes (white potatoes are traditional, but red-skin potatoes work equally well)
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1/2 cbutter (1 stick), but into pieces
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1 tspblack pepper
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1 to 2 Tbspsnipped fresh herbs (optional)
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OPTIONAL GARNISHES (A MODERN UPDATE)
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1/4 tsppaprika
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4 slicebacon, cooked and crumbled
How to Make Syracuse Salt Potatoes
- Bring salt and water to a boil. When water is boiling, add potatoes (skin on) and cook until tender, about 25 minutes.
- Drain potatoes in a strainer and place pot back on stove over medium heat. Add butter to the pot. After about a minute, when butter is just melted, add potatoes, pepper and herbs (if using). Remove from heat, toss potatoes to coat with seasoned butter, and serve immediately.
- Optional:
For added color, add about 1/4 teaspoon paprika and/or 4 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon.