Description
Salt and vinegar fingerling potatoes emerge as a crispy, tangy side dish perfect for potato enthusiasts. Generous seasoning and roasting techniques create irresistible flavor combinations you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 pound (454 grams) fingerling potatoes, sliced lengthwise to ¼-inch thickness
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Vinegar Bath: Immerse fingerling potato slices in a pot with vinegar and salt, ensuring complete liquid coverage. Top up with cold water if needed.
- Simmering Process: Bring mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat, allowing potatoes to gently simmer until fork-tender, approximately 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes to maximize flavor absorption.
- Preparation for Roasting: Drain potatoes thoroughly in a colander, pat completely dry with paper towels. Position oven rack 6 inches beneath broiler and preheat to high temperature.
- Seasoning and Arrangement: Transfer potatoes to a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to ensure even coating, then spread in a single uncrowded layer to promote optimal browning.
- Broiling Technique: Broil first side until edges turn golden and crisp, approximately 7 minutes. Flip potatoes using tongs and broil opposite side until uniformly browned, around 5 additional minutes, creating a perfectly crisp and tangy side dish.
Notes
- Vinegar Infusion Secret: Soaking potatoes in vinegar before roasting creates a tangy, deeply flavored potato with crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly drying potatoes after boiling is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness when broiling, preventing soggy results.
- Strategic Broiling Technique: Maintaining a single layer of potatoes and positioning rack close to broiler ensures even, golden-brown caramelization without burning.
- Seasoning Balance: Generous olive oil and careful salt distribution are key to developing rich, complex flavor profiles in these fingerling potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg