BEST POTATOES EVER

BEST POTATOES EVER

AKA Braised Red Potatoes With Lemon and Chives
(makes 4 to 6 servings)

*This is a cool new method of cooking red potatoes that makes the insides SO SILKY--it's truly indescribably good...(from Cooks Illustrated 25th Anniversary All-Time Best Recipes)


INGREDIENTS:

-1.5 lbs small red potatoes, unpeeled, halved (use small 1.5 inch in diameter potatoes)
-2 cups water
-3 tbsp unsalted butter
-3 garlic cloves, peeled
-3 sprigs fresh thyme
-3/4 tsp salt
-1 tsp. lemon juice
-1/4 tsp pepper
-2 tbsp minced fresh chives


DIRECTIONS:

1. Arrange potatoes in single layer, cut sides down, in 12 inch nonstick skillet. Add water, butter, garlic, thyme sprigs, and salt and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Remove lid and use slotted spoon to transfer garlic to cutting board; discard thyme sprigs. Increase heat to medium-high heat and vigorously simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until water evaporates and butter starts to sizzle, 15 to 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle, mince garlic to paste. Transfer paste to bowl and stir in lemon juice and pepper.

3. Continue to cook potatoes, swirling pan frequently, until butter browns and cut sides of potatoes turn spotty brown, 4 to 6 minutes longer. Off heat, add garlic mixture and chives and toss to thoroughly coat. Serve immediately.