Syracuse Salt Potatoes Recipe
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Syracuse Salt Potatoes

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (95)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 277 | Total Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was introduced to these salt potatoes a couple of years ago while visiting friends in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2009 by sourdough girl   view full review
I have made these potatoes several times now, using baby reds... and they are WONDERFUL! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by TRAPPERS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
If only you could taste these with the Cornell barbecue chicken that one can find about any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by ITSALLGOOD1   view full review
I've lived in the Syracuse area all my life...they are Always a summertime staple, the Best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by Aspiring Chef Rita Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I hate to spoil the 5 star rating but I have to. Straight away you know that the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by JOYBOWES   view full review
I love salt potatoes. I used to live in Binghamton and would always get them at a local...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by keycook   view full review
Excellent. Do not peel the potatoes. The salt water adds a different flavor to the potatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2008 by Raoulysgirl   view full review
I'm from the midwest and had never heard of these. I thought I would give them a try (just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by CUTEMIN   view full review
The author forgot to add that salt potatoes are a summer cookout dish! In fact they are a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2007 by jennybean   view full review
Had this for the first time last week at my boyfriends brothers house upstate. Didn't think I...

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