Rock Salt Potatoes Recipes

SALT POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes, 8 cups water and the salt in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander and shake to remove excess water. Let the skins dry in the colander so that some of the salt crystallizes.
• Meanwhile, put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Serve the potatoes hot with the butter for dipping.

SALT POTATOES

Steps:

• Add water to a pot. Add salt and stir well until salt is dissolved (you can see any settling on the bottom of the pot). Add potatoes. Make sure the water covers the potatoes. If not, add additional measured water and an additional 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp of salt for every 1 cup of water you add.
• Bring potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (about 15 minutes for mini potatoes). *Be sure to test the potatoes by poking into the centre of the potatoes with a fork to be sure they are cooked through. Drain potatoes and allow the outside of the potatoes to dry. Place potatoes in a bowl and toss with melted butter and herbs, if using. Serve warm.

ROCK SALT POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes; do not peel. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Using a fork, prick the potatoes several times so the steam can escape and they don't explode.
• Brush the outside of the potatoes lightly with olive oil
• Pour rock salt into roasting pan in a 1-inch layer. Place the potatoes on top of the layer of rock salt. Add more rock salt to pack potatoes in place
• Put in oven and bake for 1 hour. Serve with what ever you choose to put on them. You can reuse the rock salt after it cools just put it in a bag.

SYRACUSE SALT POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash the potatoes and set aside. Fill a large pot with water; stir in salt until it no longer dissolves and settles on the bottom. Place potatoes in the pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain; cover to keep hot.
• While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small pan over medium high heat, or in microwave. Serve immediately poured over potatoes.

PERFECT FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the salt, water, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the pot to a cooling rack and let stand for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve as is or with butter, pepper, or chives.

SALT-BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Put the egg whites and salt in 2 shallow bowls. Dip each potato into the egg white to completely cover, then dab into the salt to cover in patches. Carefully put the potatoes onto a baking sheet, pressing on any remaining salt, then bake for 1½ hrs.
• Bake them for a further 1 hr at 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Scrape off as little or as much of the salt as you like before eating.

SALT-BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
• Prick potatoes in several places with a fork. Coat each potato with egg white, then crust potatoes completely in salt. Bake potatoes in a shallow baking pan until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 1 hour.
• Crack off as much salt as desired from skin before serving.

SALT AND VINEGAR ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, kosher salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on a sheet pan, pour the oil and vinegar mixture over them, and toss well. Arrange the potatoes cut-side down.
• Roast until tender when pierced with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes, tossing potatoes two or three times during roasting process.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar to the cooked potatoes and toss. Season to taste, and add more vinegar if desired. Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt and chives, and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.