Perfect Fingerling Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2003

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Good Eats: Eat this Rock!

Recipe categories: Potato, Vegetables,
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- Cuisine : American
- Season : Fall , Winter

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Total Time:: 40 min
Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 5 min
Cook: 30 min

Yield:: 6 to 8 servings

Level:: Easy

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Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds kosher or rock salt
2 quarts water
2 pounds small fingerling potatoes, cleaned
4 tablespoons butter, optional
Freshly ground black pepper, optional
1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives, optional

Directions

In a large pot, combine the salt, water, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the pot to a cooling rack and let stand for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve as is or with butter, pepper, or chives.

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By triplet376

dallas tx

on August 14, 2012
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almost good as a fresh cookie

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By coho115

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on March 26, 2012
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These were delicious, and so easy! When I first read the recipe, I thought there was a typo when it called for 1 POUND of salt, but after reading the reviews I decided to give it a try. The salt forms a delicious crust on the skin of the potato and keeps the inside soft. I served them just as they are, but next time I'll add chives or scallions. A delicious compliment to any meal!

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By joeyesq321

Meridian id

on October 23, 2011
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These were delicious! Just chopped some fresh chives from the garden and tossed with a little butter just before serving. Make sure you use kosher salt as most of the other reviewers have mentioned!

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