New Potatoes - Salt Potatoes

By á-47

This salt potato recipe calls for more than 1/2# of salt.

Because there is so much salt in the water, the boiling tmperature is highter than usual, resulting in a potato with a crunchy crust and super-creamy center.

Ingredients

• 4 lb. small potatoes, such as baby Yukon Gold
• 2 1/4 cups kosher salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Put the potatoes, 8 cups water and the salt in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tneder, about 30 minutes.

Drain the potatoes in a colander and shake to remove excess water. Let the skins dry in the colander so that some of the salt crystallizes.

Meanwhile, put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted.

Serve the potatoes hot with the butter for dipping.