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    Southern Stewed Potatoes

    Published: Jan 18, 2023 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Megan

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    Southern Stewed Potatoes are one of those good & simple dishes. It only has 4 ingredients, and you can taste every single one of them. You get potato, butter, salt, and pepper in every bite.

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    There are so many ways to make these old fashion southern stewed potatoes. Some use bacon grease, others lard. Some people add flour or cornstarch to the water to thicken it up, and others just keep it simple. It seems like every state in the south has its own variation.

    I like making them with just butter, salt, and pepper. It's simple, and I get a buttery salted potato with every bite.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to Make Stewed Potatoes
    • 🥡 How to Store
    • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ
    • 👩‍🍳Tips & Tricks
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    🥘 Ingredients

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    Russet Potatoes: peeled and cut into ruffly 1-inch cubes, it doesn’t have to be perfect

    Salt: 1 teaspoon of salt works for me, but you may want more or less

    Pepper: use as much as you want

    Butter: I like adding butter to my potatoes, but others use bacon fat

    🔪 How to Make Stewed Potatoes

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    1. Cut: Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add them to a pot and cover them with water.

    2. Cook: Cook over medium heat, uncovered, for 20-25 min. They should be soft and easily pierced with a fork.

    3. Add: Turn the heat off, and add butter, salt, and pepper.

    4. Mix: Mix until you get the consistency you want. Be gentle, and don’t over-mix.

    🥡 How to Store

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    🙋‍♀️ FAQ

    How do you eat stewed potatoes?

    Stewed potatoes are not potato soup. They are a side dish that you serve on a plate. Use a slotted spoon to scoop them out, so you don’t get too much liquid.

    Should I drain any of the water once the potatoes are done cooking?

    Once the potatoes are done cooking, the water line should be a little below the potatoes. You don’t need to drain the water, once you start mixing in the butter, salt, and pepper, the sauce will thicken up.

    👩‍🍳Tips & Tricks

    The more you mix the potatoes, the smaller the potato chunks will be. If you mix too much, you’ll get potato soup. Be gentle, the texture should be chunky with a thickish sauce.

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    Southern Stewed Potatoes

    Southern Stewed Potatoes are one of those good & simple dishes. It only has 4 ingredients, and you can taste every single one of them.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Megan
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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 medium russet potatoes about 2 pounds
    • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
    • ½ teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
    • 4 tablespoons butter

    Instructions

    • Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
    • Add the potato chunks to a pot and add just enough water just to cover them.
    • Cook over medium heat, uncovered, for 25-30  min. They should be soft and easily pierced with a fork.
    • Turn the heat off, and add butter, salt, and pepper.
    • Mix until you get the consistency you want. Be gentle, and don’t over-mix. The more you mix, the smaller the potato chunks will be, and the thicker the cooking liquid will become.
    • Serve with a slotted spoon.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.6g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 11.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 2.5g
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    1. Johnnie McGee says

      February 18, 2023 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe.I make this and it's one of my favorite

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    2. Donna says

      April 17, 2023 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious ! Great side for a simple southern meal. I will be making these again!

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