- 2 pounds whole new potatoes
- 5 cups cold water
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter, or to taste
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover cold water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Transfer potatoes to a plate and drizzle butter over the top.