German Potato Side Dish Salzkartoffeln

Method8 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Wash the potatoes and then peel them.

   Uses 1 pound of firm potatoes (i.e. Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, Carola, Inca Gold, Rose Gold etc.)

2. 2

   Step 2: Make sure you cut off any bad parts.

   Uses peeled potatoes

3. 3

   Step 3: Rinse potatoes and cut into equal sized pieces to make sure they will cook evenly.

   Uses trimmed potatoes

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the potatoes to a medium sized pot.

   Uses equal-sized potato pieces

5. 5

   Step 5: Cover them with cold water and add the salt (1 teaspoon).

   Uses Cold water · 1 teaspoon of salt

6. 6

   Step 6: Put the lid on and bring to a boil, then lower to medium heat and boil for about 10 to 20 min.

   Boil Potatoes · 20 minUses potatoes covered in salted water

7. 7

   Step 7: Use the point of a sharp knife to check if they are done. Make sure you don´t overcook them.

   Uses boiled potatoes

8. 8

   Step 8: Pour out the water and let them steam out in a strainer or directly in the pot.

   Uses tender boiled potatoes