New Potatoes in Butter

Origin: London, England

Source: Eliza Acton, 1845

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rub off the skins from the potatoes and wash them well.
  2. Wipe the potatoes dry.
  3. Put them into a well-tinned stewpan with three ounces of good butter for a small dish, or four ounces or more for a large one.
  4. Keep the potatoes well shaken or tossed so they may be equally done.
  5. Throw in some salt when they begin to stew.

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