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Syracuse Salt Potatoes

Syracuse Salt Potatoes- Instant Pot, Stovetop

Jyoti Behrani
Syracuse Salt Potatoes, are creamy, luscious, melt-in-mouth, tiny, young potatoes!! Makes a perfect accompaniment to your barbecue, or simply enjoy them as an appetizer. 
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR SALT POTATOES [SYRACUSE, NEW YORK]

  • 3 pounds young or baby potatoes
  • ½ cup table salt
  • 6 cups water
  • ½ cup melted butter or Ghee; For vegan use olive oil

Instructions
 

PREP FOR SYRACUSE SALT POTATOES

  • Scrub the potatoes, and give them a good wash.

INSTANT POT SYRACUSE SALT POTATOES

  • You will need an Instant Pot
    Add 2 cups of water and ½ cup of salt. Stir to dissolve.
    Note: Stir for a few minutes or until the salt completely dissolves.
  • Add remaining water, and potatoes. Close lid, vent sealed. Turn ON MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high) for 5 minutes.
    Note: Adjust the cooking time depending upon the size of the potatoes.
  • When the pot beeps, once the pressure cooking is done, do a quick pressure release.
  • Drain the potatoes into a colander and let them dry for a couple of minutes.
    Note: You will notice that as the potatoes dry, it forms a salt (white) crust on the skin.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish, and serve warm, with some melted butter or Ghee. Enjoy!!
    Note: For vegan, use olive oil

STOVETOP SYRACUSE SALT POTATOES

  • Add water, salt, and potatoes to a pot. Bring it to a boil. Stir occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
    Note: Adjust the cooking time depending upon the size of the potatoes.
  • Drain the potatoes into a colander and let them dry for a couple of minutes.
    Note: You will notice that as the potatoes dry, it forms a salt (white) crust on the skin.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish, and serve warm, with some melted butter or Ghee. Enjoy!!
    Note: For vegan, use olive oil

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For Perfect Syracuse Salt Potatoes
  2. Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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