Description
Salt and vinegar fingerling potatoes bring zesty comfort from Irish countryside kitchens. Crispy potato edges kissed with tangy vinegar create an irresistible side dish that makes home cooks shine at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fingerling potatoes, sliced lengthwise to ¼-inch thickness
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine fingerling potato slices with vinegar and of salt in a small pot, ensuring the liquid covers potatoes by at least 0.25 inches (6.35 millimeters). Add cold water if necessary.
- Gently bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low, allowing potatoes to simmer until they reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork, approximately 8 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and let potatoes steep in the vinegar liquid for precisely 30 minutes, allowing them to absorb maximum flavor.
- Thoroughly drain potatoes using a colander, then carefully blot excess moisture using clean paper towels until completely dry.
- Position oven rack approximately 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) beneath broiler element and preheat to high temperature.
- Transfer potato slices onto a rimmed baking sheet, drizzling generously with olive oil, sprinkling remaining of salt, and seasoning with freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently toss potatoes to ensure even coating of seasonings and oil.
- Arrange potato slices in a single, uncrowded layer to promote even browning.
- Broil first side until edges turn golden and crisp, approximately 7 minutes.
- Carefully flip potatoes using tongs and broil opposite side until uniformly browned, around 5 additional minutes.
Notes
- Vinegar Tenderizing Technique: Simmering potatoes in vinegar before broiling helps break down their exterior, creating an incredibly crispy and flavorful crust.
- Liquid Depth Matters: Ensure vinegar covers potato slices by at least 1/4 inch for optimal seasoning and even cooking.
- Cooling Step is Crucial: Letting potatoes rest in the vinegar liquid for 30 minutes allows deeper flavor penetration and better texture.
- Drying is Essential: Thoroughly pat potatoes dry before broiling to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Broiling Positioning: Place rack about 6 inches from heat source to ensure even browning without burning.
- Single Layer Technique: Spread potatoes in a single layer during broiling to guarantee each slice gets golden and crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg