Brine Boiled Fingerling Potatoes
Photo by Lynne Calamia
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Software
- 1 1/4 pounds kosher salt
- 2 quarts water
- 2 pounds small fingerling potatoes, cleaned
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
Procedure
- Combine the salt, water, and potatoes in a 6-7 quart pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-high and continue cooking until the potatoes are fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the pot with tongs to a wire rack and let cool for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Toss with the butter, pepper, and chives and serve.