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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."

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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

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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 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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by naples34102 
I was introduced to these salt potatoes a couple of years ago while visiting friends in... 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 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. 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 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I hate to spoil the 5 star rating but I have to. Straight away you know that the amount of... MORE
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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
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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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Kelly 
Very good! I have never made these before, but being raised by parents from Upstate NY, I've... MORE

 
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