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Syracuse Salt Potatoes

These Syracuse salt potatoes are simple to make. Boiled in heavily salted water and then tossed in fresh herb butter, they are soft, creamy, and flavorful!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salt potatoes, syracuse salt potatoes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces baby yellow potatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup kosher salt
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add potatoes to a 5-quart pot, cover with water, and stir in salt.
  • Place over high heat and boil until the potatoes are soft and fully cooked about 15 minutes.
  • Once fully cooked, drain, and add back to the pot.
  • While your potatoes cool slightly, heat your herb butter.
  • In a 10-inch skillet, add butter and set over medium-high heat.
  • When the butter is melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the fresh herbs and black pepper.
  • Pour the butter over the potatoes and toss to combine.
  • Store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container and consume within 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 9456mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 756IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg