How to Boil Potatoes
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How to Boil Potatoes
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To boil potatoes, start by selecting firm, heavy potatoes with smooth skin. Large potatoes should be peeled if desired and cut into uniform 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces to ensure even cooking. Baby potatoes can remain whole with skins on. Place the potatoes in a large pot, add salt and cold water to cover by about one inch.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife. Timing ranges from 10 to 15 minutes for smaller pieces or whole baby potatoes, and 20 to 25 minutes for larger chunks. Once cooked, drain thoroughly.
These boiled potatoes can be served as a simple side dish or used in other recipes such as mashed potatoes, potato salads, scrambled egg additions, or burritos. Uniform size prevents some pieces overcooking while others remain underdone.
The notes advise how to store leftovers safely in the refrigerator for up to four days in a non-foil container, and suggest prepping raw potatoes up to 24 hours in advance by cubing and soaking them in water in the fridge to prevent discoloration.
Ingredients
- 1 pound potato scrubbed well and peeled if desired (see note 1
- salt
Instructions
- If using large potatoes, peel if desired, then chop into uniform pieces (1 or 1 1/2 inches in size). If using baby potatoes, keep whole. In a large pot, add potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and cold water to cover by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced by a knife, about 10 to 15 minutes (20 to 25 minutes for larger potatoes). Drain well, tossing in colander to remove excess water.
Notes
- Choose firm, blemish-free potatoes with fewer eyes for best results.
- Cut potatoes into uniform pieces to cook evenly; peel if preferred.
- Boiled potatoes yield about 4 side-dish servings per pound and can be doubled without increasing cooking time if pieces remain the same size.
- Store leftover boiled potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; cool completely before storing and avoid wrapping in foil.
- Prepare peeled and cubed potatoes up to 24 hours ahead, covered with water and refrigerated to prevent browning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 1004mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 871IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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