Smoky New Potatoes Recipes

LIGHTER SMOKY NEW POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 2 inches with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until just tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, shallot, lime juice and paprika in a medium bowl. Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Drain the potatoes and let them sit until cool enough to handle but still very warm, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut the potatoes into wedges and add to the mayonnaise mixture. Toss to combine, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil and garlic mixture. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve warm or room temperature.

SMOKY NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Tip the potatoes into a large pan of salted water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5-8 mins until just cooked through, then drain. Return to the pan.
• While the potatoes are still steaming, toss in the paprika, butter, crushed garlic and a large pinch of salt, then serve. Or, for added smokiness, tip the potatoes onto a large piece of foil or into a flameproof pan. Scrunch the foil to create a parcel that's open at the top, then sit it on the side of the barbecue in indirect heat so the potatoes sizzle in the butter. If the barbecue has a lid, close it and cook the potatoes for 15-20 mins until starting to turn golden (this adds smoky flavour - don't worry, the potatoes will not overcook), then serve from the parcel or pan.

SMOKY NEW POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the ham hocks in a large pot, and add enough water just to cover, then bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, skimming any scum that rises to the surface, until the ham hocks are very tender and the meat is falling away from the bone. Add the green beans, sugar, and salt to the pot and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 25 minutes. Add the potatoes and Smash Seasoning to the pot, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more.
• Remove the ham hocks from the pot. Discard the leathery skin (it should pull off easily), and, using a fork, pull the meat from the bone. Coarsely chop the meat, and add it back to the pot. Taste for seasonings, and then serve with hot sauce, if desired.

CRUNCHY NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the potatoes for 10 mins, then drain well. Arrange on a baking sheet, then crush each one lightly with a potato masher. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bake for 20 mins until crispy.

SMOKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat smoker to 225.
• Rinse and dry potatoes. Prick on all sides with a fork.
• Combine butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub onto potatoes.
• Smoke for 1 to 2 hours, depending on how large the potatoes are. Potatoes can be smoked alongside whatever meat you are smoking.
• Potatoes are done when they can be pierced easily to the center.

SMOKY LENTIL STEW WITH LEEKS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Rinse lentils. Put them in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot and add 8 cups water. Pin a bay leaf to each onion half using a whole clove and add to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, add a large pinch of salt, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook with lid ajar for about 30 minutes, until soft. Turn off heat.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to boil, and cook the potato slices until just done, about 10 minutes, then drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
• Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is wavy, add leeks and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Let leeks cook briskly, stirring frequently until soft but still bright green, about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn heat to medium, stir in chopped garlic, thyme, pimentón and cayenne.
• Add saffron and soaking water, the chopped tomato and vinegar. Turn heat to high and let everything simmer for a few minutes. Pour contents of skillet into Dutch oven with lentils. Add the reserved potatoes.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook covered with lid ajar for about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, then cook for 10 more minutes. The lentils will be quite soft and the potatoes will start to break. Discard onion and thyme sprig.
• Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley, if you wish.