Use our timing guidelines to know how long to boil potatoes using three appliances.
However, if you want more flavorful potatoes, considerboiling them in brothor a mixture of broth and water.
Prep Your Potatoes
Start byscrubbing the potatoeswith a clean produce brush to remove any dirt, then rinse.
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Remove any sprouts and green areas with the peeler’s tip.
There’s a lot of debate about whether you shouldpeel potatoesbefore boiling them, but either way is okay.
Cut into Smaller Pieces
Cut the potatoes into quarters or cubes to speed up cooking time.
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Leave small new potatoes whole, halving larger ones.
Potatoes left out at room temperature and uncovered will brown.
you’re able to keep them in water up to 24 hours before you cook them.
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Boil the Potatoes
Put cut-up potatoes into a large saucepan orDutch oven.
For three pounds of potatoes, use a 4- to 5-quart pot.
Add enough cold water to cover the tops of the potatoes.
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Add 12 to 1 teaspoon salt to the water.
Turn the burner on high and bring water to boiling.
Reduce the heat to medium-low or low.
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Cover the pot with a lid.
Remember, the size of the potato pieces is a huge factor in how long to boil potatoes.
you’re free to use a fork to test to see if they are tender enough.
Your fork should easily slide through the potato when they’re properly cooked.
They’ll last for up to three days in the fridge.
It’s an excellent solution for small batches of spuds.
Our Test Kitchen used a 4-quart slow cooker for 3 pounds of potatoes.
How to Serve Boiled Potatoes
There are tons of ways you might use cooked potatoes.
What Are the Best Potatoes for Boiling?
Test Kitchen Tip:Many people like to substitute sweet potatoes for standard spuds in their favorite recipes.
Learn the best way to boil sweet potatoes to make the swap.
When choosing potatoes at the store, look for clean ones with smooth, unblemished skins.
They should be firm and have a shape that is typical for the variety.
Avoid potatoes with green spots or soft, moldy, or shriveled ones.
Store potatoes in a dark, cool, well-ventilated place for up to several weeks.
Do not store them in the refrigerator.
Mashed Potato Recipes to kindly Everyone
Mashed potatoes may be the ultimate comfort food.
you’ve got the option to add variety to your mashed potatoes with some of our favorite recipes.
TryLemon Garlic Mashed Potatoesfor a big flavor orMashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onionsfor something a little bit sweet.
