How Long to Boil Russet Potatoes?
The boiling time for Russet potatoes depends on their size and whether they are whole, halved, or cubed. To check for doneness, pierce them with a fork—if it slides through easily, they’re ready. After draining, return them to the pot over low heat for 1–2 minutes to remove excess moisture before mashing or serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Russet potatoes
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes using a vegetable peeler. Rinse under cold running water to remove excess starch and cube them.
- Place in a large pot without overcrowding, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the potatoes until tender, checking with a fork from time to time. A fork will easily pierce through the center of the potato when it's ready.
- Cook Whole potatoes: 30–40 minutes, Halved potatoes: 20–25 minutes, Cubed potatoes: 10–15 minutes.
- Drain in a colander, then return to the pot over low heat for 1–2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Mash, serve, or cool as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 358.3kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 9.7gTotal Fat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 22.7mgPotassium: 1891.5mgFiber: 5.9gSugar: 2.8gNet Carbohydrates: 76.1g
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