Perfect Fingerling Potatoes

Name: Perfect Fingerling Potatoes
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: american
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

Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown

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Perfect Fingerling Potatoes

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Level: Easy
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 6 servings

Calories

189

Total Fat

8

Saturated Fat

5

Carbohydrates

28

Dietary Fiber

4

Sugar

1

Protein

3

Cholesterol

20

Sodium

1112

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

Level: Easy
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 6 servings

Calories

189

Total Fat

8

Saturated Fat

5

Carbohydrates

28

Dietary Fiber

4

Sugar

1

Protein

3

Cholesterol

20

Sodium

1112

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

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.