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A red pot with a wooden handle is placed on a wooden surface next to three unpeeled potatoes. The pots lid is nearby, also red with a cross-shaped handle. Sunlight casts shadows across the scene.
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Potato Peeling Hack

Peeling potatoes just got a glow-up! Skip the peeler and try this foolproof hack. It makes peeling a breeze with only boiling water and an ice bath.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients 

  • Potatoes, (Yukon Gold and red potatoes work best)
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions 

  • Score the Potato: Take a sharp knife and carefully make a shallow cut around the middle of the potato, creating a circle. Don’t go too deep—just enough to break the skin.
  • Boil the Potatoes: Place your scored potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Bring the water to a boil and boil for 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the potato. They should be fork-tender but not mushy.
  • Prepare an Ice Bath: While the potatoes cook, fill a large bowl with cold water and plenty of ice.
  • Shock the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are done boiling, transfer them immediately to the ice bath using tongs or a slotted spoon. Let them sit for 5 minutes to cool down.
  • Pull to Peel: Gently rub or pull the skin. It will slide right off like magic!

Notes

Watch the potato peeling hack video.

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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