Perfect Fingerling Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2003

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

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (28)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

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.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Perfect Fingerling Potatoes
Caroline Miami, FL 02-22-2010
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yummy in our tummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was a liitle nervous that they would be too salty but they were perfect!
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Victoria Memphis, AR 02-17-2010
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So simple and sooo delicious! Couldn't stop snacking!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I usually trust Alton completely. I saw this episode on tv and when I went to try it out I was really nervous about all the... salt, but the potatoes were wonderful! I should have never had any doubt. I couldn't keep from snacking on them. They are wonderful alone or with a little butter. Also very tasty with sour cream. Made a great potato salad with the leftovers the next day. Can't wait to make them again! Read more
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Donald New Castle, DE 02-14-2010
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Simply Amazing....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just like everyone else, I thought it sounded like a lot of salt. As it turns out, it is perfect. These potatoes went... amazing with herb roasted rack of lamb. This one is a winner.Read more
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Joan Jupiter, FL 12-21-2009
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Perfectly cooked potatoes and the salty crust takes it over the top...really different! I was skeptical about all the salt,... but trusted Alton. We didn't feel they were too salty, but would definitely caution people at the dinner table not to salt before tasting!Read more
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Brian San Francisco, CA 11-14-2009
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The best little potatoes ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OMG. The salty crispy crust. It's las if they were fried with salt air from the beach!
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Diane Bettendorf, IA 10-28-2009
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Perfect!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this easy recipe. I didn't use all the salt; I'm trying to cut back. But it turned out wonderfully nonetheless. ... I'll be buying fingerlings more often.Read more