How To Boil Potatoes
Serves 4
5 mins prep
20 mins cook
25 mins total
Learn how to boil potatoes the right way with tips on choosing the best type, cooking methods, to get perfect results for mashed potatoes, salads, and more!
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For unpeeled potatoes:
For best results, choose potatoes approximately the same size.
Add potatoes to a pot large enough that they have some room. Fill the pot with enough cold water to barely cover them.
Over medium heat, bring the potatoes to a boil. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
Cook the potatoes until a small knife goes easily all the way to the center. That can be after 12 mins (small potatoes) to 25 mins (large potatoes).
For peeled whole potatoes:
For best results, choose potatoes approximately the same size.
Peel the potatoes and add them to a pot large enough that they have some room. Fill the pot with enough cold water to barely cover them and add 1-2 tsp of salt.
Over medium heat, bring the potatoes to a boil. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
Cook until the potatoes are soft but not mushy. Drain them immediately.
For peeled potato cubes:
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized cubes.
Add the potato cubes to a pot large enough that they have some room. Fill the pot with enough cold water to barely cover them. Add 1-2 tsp of salt
Over medium heat, bring the potatoes to a boil. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
Cook until the potatoes are soft but not mushy. Drain them immediately.
