Authentic Syracuse Salt Potatoes Recipe

Name: Authentic Syracuse Salt Potatoes Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 4 pounds new potatoes; 1.5 cups fine salt; 8 tablespoons butter, melted

Syracuse salt potatoes, a beloved regional dish from Syracuse, New York (nicknamed "Salt City"), boast a heritage tracing back to the 19th century. Invented by salt mine workers seeking a quick, affordable meal, these potatoes are boiled in concentrated brine. This simple yet satisfying dish remains a Central New York favorite, celebrated for its ease of preparation and delectable flavor.

Total time30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield8

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Ingredients

4 pounds new potatoes
1.5 cups fine salt
8 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Get all ingredients ready. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and set them aside to dry.
In a large pot, pour in water. Add salt and stir until completely dissolved, ensuring no salt remains at the bottom. Add potatoes to the pot. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender yet still firm, approximately 15 minutes. Drain the water. Cover the potatoes to keep them warm, allowing the signature salt crust to form.
While the potatoes are simmering, melt butter either in a small pan over medium-high heat or in the microwave. Once melted, drizzle generously over the hot potatoes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 277 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 95 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g