How Long Does It Take to Boil Potatoes?

Whether you need diced potatoes, homemade mashed potatoes, let me show you how to cook the perfect boiled potato, fork tender and delicious.

– Potatoes – Vinegar

Ingredients:

Step 1:

Choose your potatoes. For mashing, it’s best to use potatoes with a medium starch content, such as the Yukon Gold potatoes.

Wash and peel the potatoes, ready for boiling. For easier mashing later on, it’s also best if you cut them up into smaller pieces.

Step 2:

Step 3:

Fill a pot of water for boiling. You can add a teaspoon of vinegar if you want, as it will help maintain the original color of the potatoes.

Boil the potatoes for around 20 minutes. Test them regularly by poking them with a fork. When the fork can be inserted into them easily, they’re done.

Step 4:

Step 5: 

Drain the potatoes but keep them in the pot, as it will make them easier to mash. Alternatively, you can transfer them into a bowl.

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