This Is The Only Way I’ll Peel Potatoes From Now On

One of my very favorite kitchen “hacks” is an easy way to peel peaches. Just boil the peaches for a couple of minutes, transfer them to an ice bath, and the peels come off so easily you can do it with one hand!

That method is so useful for peaches that I began wondering if the same concept could be applied to other foods that can be time-consuming to peel. As you’ll see in this post, the answer is a resounding “yes!”

Many foods with soft skins are infinitely easier to peel when boiled and “shocked” in ice-cold water. Here, I’ll demonstrate how easy it is to apply this peeling hack to potatoes!

How To Peel Potatoes The Easy Way

You’ll need:

• Potatoes
• Large pot
• Large bowl
• Ice cubes
• Water
• Tongs or a slotted spoon

Directions:

Fill your large pot with water and bring it to a boil on your stovetop.

Wash your potatoes, then place them in the boiling water to cook. Allow the potatoes to boil until they’re tender, which should take between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.

While the potatoes are cooking, prepare your ice bath. Fill your large bowl part of the way with ice cubes, then fill the rest of the way with ice-cold water. Leave a few inches between the water level and the rim of the bowl so it won’t overflow when you add the potatoes.

When the potatoes are tender, remove them from the boiling water and transfer them immediately to the ice bath. Let them rest in the ice bath for at least 3 minutes.

Use your tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes from the ice bath, then use your thumbs to slide the skins off. It’s really that easy!

Use your cooked and peeled spuds to make potato salad or mashed potatoes. One of my family’s favorite ways to eat mashed potatoes is piled on top of Meatloaf “Cupcakes”. These “cupcakes” are so cute and delicious, not even my “big kids” can resist them!

Want to know more about the benefits of potatoes? Check out the National Potato Council website!

What’s your best potato tip?