Potatoes, Perfect Fingerling

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds kosher or rock salt
• 2 quarts water
• 2 pounds small fingerling potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter optional
• pepper optional
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the salt, water and potatoes and bring to a boil.

Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 25-30 minutes.

Remove from pot to a cooling rack and let stand 5-7 minutes.

Serve as is or with the butter, pepper and chives.