Boiled Potatoes with Butter
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The garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns really bring out the natural flavor to these spuds.
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Ingredients:
| 1 pound | small new potatoes |
| 1 head | garlic, halved crosswise |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 1 teaspoon | black peppercorn, tied in a piece of cheesecloth for easy removal |
| kosher salt | |
| 2 to 4 | tablespoons unsalted butter |
| freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
Put the potatoes, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a large saucepan, add cold water to cover by about an inch and season generously with salt,. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 5 to 8 minutes depending on their size.
Drain and discard the garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Halve the potatoes, if large, toss with the butter and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Keep warm.
Source: foodnetwork.com
