Pork Free Herb Butter New Potatoes
These glossy, herb-flecked potatoes are the kind of simple side dish that somehow steals the whole table. Tender new potatoes get tossed in melted butter right in the warm pan, so every bite is rich and coated in that silky, golden finish. Fresh parsley and chives bring a bright, grassy lift, while optional mint adds a surprising little pop that makes the whole thing feel a bit special. The ingredient list is completely straightforward — butter, fresh herbs, salt, and good potatoes — so there's nothing hidden to worry about and no substitutions needed. It's the sort of recipe that works just as well alongside a weeknight roast chicken as it does at a dinner party where you want something that looks effortless. A final scatter of flaky sea salt right before serving is the move that ties it all together.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb new potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- flaky sea salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender all the way through when pierced with a skewer or the tip of a knife, 15–18 minutes. Drain through a colander and let them steam-dry for 1–2 minutes.
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