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Syracuse Salt Potatoes

Syracuse Salt Potatoes - born as a laborer's quick lunch, become a Central New York fair ground classic. Creamy, moist, and delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • I lb New potatoes
  • 1/2 c salt Kosher or table - not sea salt
  • Water
  • Butter

Method
 

  1. Wash the potatoes carefully, getting them completely clean without scrubbing off the thin skin.
  2. Bring water to boil in a large saucepan. Stir in the salt, stir until it is fully dissolved. Add potatoes.
  3. Bring water to a rolling boil, and boil - not simmer - for around 20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
  4. Drain, and serve at once with plenty of butter.