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Boiled Potatoes with Butter
From Food Network Kitchens
Show:  How To Boil Water
Episode:  Chop Matters
1 pound small new potatoes
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Kosher salt
2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Put the potatoes, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a large saucepan, add cold water to cover by about an inch and season generously with salt,. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 5 to 8 minutes depending on their size.

Drain and discard the garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Halve the potatoes, if large, toss with the butter and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Keep warm.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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