SYRACUSE SALT POTATOES

SYRACUSE SALT POTATOES
“Potatoes are boiled in intensely salted water. This was invented in the 1800s by Irish salt mine workers in central New York State”


4 lbs. new potatoes
1-1/2 cups fine salt
8 Tbsp. butter, melted


Wash the potatoes and set aside. Fill a large pot with water; stir in salt until it is no longer dissolves and settles on the bottom. Place potatoes in the pot and bring to q boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain; cover to keep hot.

While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small pan over medium-high heat, or in microwave. Serve immediately poured over potatoes.


Yield: 8 servings.