Best potato practices from our Test Kitchen expert.
Emily Laurae
Potatoes are the foundation of many of ourfavorite Southern dishesbut peeling them is a notoriously tedious task.
“Potatoes cook more evenly with the peel on, she says.
Credit:Emily Laurae
Mervosh says that if youre serious about smooth,zero-lump mashed potatoes, try leaving the skins on.
Boiling potatoes with the skins on yields a creamier mashed potato.
If you dont like peels, remove them quickly after cooking.
Pointers For Peeling Potatoes
Peel the skin off cooked potatoes while theyre still hot, says Mervosh.
If you do decide to peel your potatoes, Mervosh strongly recommends this important step:
