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Alton Brown

Perfect Fingerling Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2003

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

  • Cook Time

    30 min

  • Level

    Easy

  • Yield

    6 to 8 servings

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Times:

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

Rated: 5 stars out of 521 Reviews
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