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Syracuse Salt Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: kaspmary

"Salt potatoes are a regional specialty of Syracuse, New York, a.k.a. The Salt City. Salt potatoes date to the 1800s, invented by local salt mine workers who created a simple and inexpensive lunch by boiling small potatoes in brine. The potatoes are still very popular today with the Central New York crowd, making an incredibly easy and delicious side dish."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 24 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 pounds new potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups fine salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash the potatoes and set aside. Fill a large pot with water; stir in salt until it no longer dissolves and settles on the bottom. Place potatoes in the pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain; cover to keep hot.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small pan over medium high heat, or in microwave. Serve immediately poured over potatoes.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • The nutritional information displays the entire amount of salt used in the recipe; the actual amount consumed will be less.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by JOYBOWES
I love salt potatoes. I used to live in Binghamton and would always get them at a local... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by TRAPPERS
If only you could taste these with the Cornell barbecue chicken that one can find about any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2007 by jennybean
Had this for the first time last week at my boyfriends brothers house upstate. Didn't think I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by Aspiring Chef Rita
I hate to spoil the 5 star rating but I have to. Straight away you know that the amount of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by keycook
Excellent. Do not peel the potatoes. The salt water adds a different flavor to the potatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by CUTEMIN
The author forgot to add that salt potatoes are a summer cookout dish! In fact they are a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by ITSALLGOOD1
I've lived in the Syracuse area all my life...they are Always a summertime staple, the Best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by Monica
Excellent and quick recipe. I added some bacon to it, and it was yummy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by PAP179
My husband and I met in Syracuse - and he is from Potsdam (way upstate) - he is ALWAYS asking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2007 by ACPHIFER
I'd never heard of these until we moved to the PA/NY border almost 15 years ago. However,... MORE

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