Give your vegetable peeler the day off.
Peeling a potato doesn’t have to be complicated!
This Test Kitchen trick allows you to peelboiled potatoesin no time flat.
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Season with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt.
Cook on high to bring water to boiling, then reduce heat to low.
Cover the pan with a lid and gently boil for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Check them with a fork for doneness.
The potatoes should be tender when you press on them.
Rinse with cold water immediately after draining and submerge in a cold bath.
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This will ensure they’re cool enough to handle.
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Discard removed peels and proceed with your recipe using the skinless spuds.
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