I
was born and raised in central New York.
Once a year our small town hosts “Fireman’s Field Days” where you can
usually purchase all kinds of “Fair” type foods including “salt potatoes.” After posting what we were having for dinner
on the 4th of July, a few of our family members got in to a discussion of how/why they don’t sell Salt Potatoes in the south such as Florida, Georgia or the Carolinas. How sad is that?
Salt potatoes are an original dish of Syracuse, New York. They are typically served in the summer months. They have become a staple food at local and state fairs. They are quick and easy to make for picnics, parties, and barbecue's. We can purchase them locally by the bag which also comes with a package of salt.
What makes salt potatoes taste so good? As the potatoes cook, the salty water forms a crust on the skin. This crust seals the potatoes so they never taste water-logged like ordinary boiled potatoes often do. It also gives these potatoes a unique texture closer to fluffy baked potatoes, only creamier. The standard recipe calls for one pound of salt for every four pounds of potatoes.
What you will need to make your own Salt Potatoes
4-5 lbs. of small yellow/white/red baby or new potatoes
1 16 oz. cup of kosher salt (large amount absolutely required)
6 cups of water
Unsalted melted butter
Fresh herbs for topping (optional)
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Salt potatoes are an original dish of Syracuse, New York. They are typically served in the summer months. They have become a staple food at local and state fairs. They are quick and easy to make for picnics, parties, and barbecue's. We can purchase them locally by the bag which also comes with a package of salt.
What makes salt potatoes taste so good? As the potatoes cook, the salty water forms a crust on the skin. This crust seals the potatoes so they never taste water-logged like ordinary boiled potatoes often do. It also gives these potatoes a unique texture closer to fluffy baked potatoes, only creamier. The standard recipe calls for one pound of salt for every four pounds of potatoes.
Anyone
can make salt potatoes. All you need is small yellow (or white, or red)
potatoes, kosher salt, and water.
Here are some great varieties for making salt potatoes if they don't sell them in your area.
Here are some great varieties for making salt potatoes if they don't sell them in your area.
You small new or baby potatoes. Not to big. See photo for proportion to size of a regular fork.
4-5 lbs. of small yellow/white/red baby or new potatoes
1 16 oz. cup of kosher salt (large amount absolutely required)
6 cups of water
Unsalted melted butter
Fresh herbs for topping (optional)
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