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CHAPTER 11.
POTATOES.
The various recipes for the preparation of potatoes.
The potato is a very useful food and may be prepared in many ways. Salt is necessary to make the potato savory. It must be boiled well done and quickly. It may be peeled long before using, but should be kept covered with water after it is peeled, otherwise it will turn brown. Potatoes lose their good flavor if they are kept in a moist cellar where they will grow poisonous sprouts. They sprout also in the spring; the sprouts should be immediately removed.
No. 1—POTATOES IN THEIR SKINS OR JACKETS.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
2 lbs. of medium sized potatoes Water sufficient to cover them 3 tbsps. of salt
Preparation: The potatoes must be of equal size. They are cleaned in cold water and put to boil in cold water in a covered kettle. When done, drain off the water, shake them a little and set them aside to dry and their jackets will burst.
No. 2—NEW POTATOES IN THEIR JACKETS.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 2 lbs. of potatoes
- Water sufficient to cover them
- 3 tbsps. of salt
- 1 tsp. of caraway seeds if desired
Preparation: The potatoes are cleaned in cold water and with a kitchen knife, a small piece of peeling is cut off. Put on the fire with cold water and caraway. When done, pour off the water, leave the dish covered, shake it and set it aside to dry, and their jackets will burst.
Remarks: The potatoes must be kept constantly boiling.
No. 3—BAKED POTATOES.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 2 lbs. of potatoes
Preparation: The potatoes should be of even size. They are cleaned in cold water, the point of each is cut off and they are baked in the oven for 1 good hour. The oven must be very hot. Serve in their jackets.
