Red Potato Boiling Tips: Keep 'em Red & Pretty!

[byrd1956]

Does anyone know how to keep red potatoes looking red when you boil them w/the skin on. They always look so much 'prettier' that way. Any tips out there??

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Does anyone know how to keep red potatoes looking red when you boil them w/the skin on. They always look so much 'prettier' that way. Any tips out there??

Roast them, don't boil them. That's the only way I know to keep them looking red.

 

[byrd1956]

Can roasted potatoes be used in potato salad? Boston Market has steamed red potatoes and they look pretty red.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Can roasted potatoes be used in potato salad? Boston Market has steamed red potatoes and they look pretty red.

Oh - yes, you can steam them too. Do you have the PC steamer?

But yes, you can make potato salad with roasted/baked potatoes. Cut them into salad size pieces, toss with a little olive and S&P and roast them on your bar stone. Let them cool, and then proceed as usual for your salad!

 

[chefann]

mmm.... roasted have a deeper, earthier flavor, so they make goooood potato salad. Especially with some bacon thrown in. (Bacon makes everything taste better, though.)

 

[byrd1956]

thank you!

 

[janetupnorth]

Has anyone made red potatoes with the parmesan garlic dipping seasoning yet? I got some red potatoes on sale at the grocery store last night and was thinking of trying it... Is there a PC or similar recipe out there already?I skimmed about 4 pages of threads with no luck yet...

 

[chefann]

Has anyone made red potatoes with the parmesan garlic dipping seasoning yet? I got some red potatoes on sale at the grocery store last night and was thinking of trying it... Is there a PC or similar recipe out there already?

I skimmed about 4 pages of threads with no luck yet...

I've tended to buy red potatoes the last few times I've gotten them, and they work well with the seasonings. I cut them into 1/2 to 3/4" cubes, toss them with a little oil (the garlic oil is faboo) and some of the parm garlic seasoning. Spread in a single layer on a Bar Pan or Sheet Pan, and roast in a 400˚ oven for about 30 minutes. We actually just had some last night with some steaks.

 

[janetupnorth]

I've tended to buy red potatoes the last few times I've gotten them, and they work well with the seasonings. I cut them into 1/2 to 3/4" cubes, toss them with a little oil (the garlic oil is faboo) and some of the parm garlic seasoning. Spread in a single layer on a Bar Pan or Sheet Pan, and roast in a 400˚ oven for about 30 minutes. We actually just had some last night with some steaks.

Sounds wonderful Ann - thanks!