HOMEMADE POTATO (TATER) SALAD

         

  Are you that person that has a 5lb bag of potatoes at home and goes to the store and buys potato salad? Do you throw a lot of your potatoes in the trash? Don’t feel bad! You are not alone. Hell, I have done this myself but during this time of limited resources and quarantine (COVID-19) it is time we looked at things a bit differently.

            Each year, Americans throw away 5.8 million pounds of potatoes. I can only imagine what this number is globally. In my restaurants, we would find all kinds of ways to re-purpose or use potatoes before they would go bad (not sprouting eyes, actual bad). One of the most popular ways is potato salad.

            This recipe has been with me for a long time and it matches so well with fried/sauteed fish sandwiches or any Bar-B-Q you could produce. Simple and flavorful, it makes for a perfect use of those potatoes sitting in your house.

            AND NOW… LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… I GIVE TO YOU… POTATO SALAD!

INGREDIENTS

6 Medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold are best, but any potato will do)

3 Large Eggs (Hard Boiled, Shell Off)

1 cup Fine Chopped Celery

½ cup Fine Chopped Onion

2 Tbl. Sweet Pickled Relish

1 Tbl. Yellow Mustard

2 Tbl. Red Wine Vinegar

½ cup Mayonnaise

Salt and Pepper to taste

Chopped Parsley for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1.      Peel potatoes and cut into ½ inch by ½ inch pieces (or as close as possible. Perfection is not necessary).

2.      In boiling water, cook potatoes until fork tender.

3.      Remove from water and refrigerate till completely cooled.

4.      When completely cooled, add red wine vinegar and toss with potatoes.

5.      Add celery, onion, and chopped eggs until completely combined.

6.      Once combined, add mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and sweet pickled relish. Gently mix till coated through.

7.      Add salt and pepper to taste.

8.      Serve and garnish with parsley.

This recipe is very basic. It will also allow you to save those potatoes from going into the trash, as well as a bit of extra money in your pocket.

Thank you for your support. As always, I am truly grateful. Stay Safe!!!

Gratefully Yours,

Chef Mathew Tufaro