How to peel potatoes:

[tblue37]

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[blm]

1. I needed this when I was growing up.

I grew up in a family of 14. I peeled potatoes at least 4x a week. Yes, part Irish. 😉

[Karadeniz]

2. And a good way to give the boys a part in the family meal...no sexist comments, please!!!!

[Scrivener7]

11. That's a sexist comment.

[Karadeniz]

13. What did I say!!!!!!!!!!!

[rsdsharp]

3. I have an electric peeler. Put the potato on the spike,

press the button, and voilà. I HATE peeling potatoes for Thanksgiving.

[cbabe]

4. Don't peel potatoes,

https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-the-nutritional-value-of-the-potato-skins.htm

What is the Nutritional Value of Potato Skins?

J.Gunsch
Date: May 27, 2022

… leaving the potato skins intact can add nutrients to a meal. The potato, as well as the skin, are great sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, zinc, and protein, but neither naturally contain any fat, cholesterol, or sodium. Leaving the skin intact can also help preserve the nutrients in the flesh of the potato, which have a tendency to escape during cooking…more…

[Arkansas Granny]

6. I only peel potatoes if I'm making mashed potatoes or potato soup.

It's mainly for aesthetics.

[EYESORE 9001]

7. I avoid peeling potatoes whenever possible

I am literally begged to make mashed potatoes at family gatherings, however, and any hint of peel in the mixture is like kryptonite to some people.

[cbabe]

8. I like red potatoes with skins for mashing. Tart skin compliments sweet milk/butter. Tell

others it’s an exotic dish from ‘somewhere’.

[Kali]

9. I don't if the skins are thin and "clean"

but some batches of russets (and some sweet potatoes) are so scabby, thick, or otherwise unappetizing that they have to be peeled.

[cbabe]

10. Oh ah only baby new reds for mashing with skins. Others are for baking or casseroles or sweet

potato pie.

[yellowdogintexas]

14. Yukon Gold are also good for cooking with skins on. They are my favorite potato.

Those big Idaho russets are still the best for baking though.

And I eat the skins from baked potatoes.

My daughter shocked her Persian in-laws when she ate a baked potato skin! "You eat the skin?!"

my daughter: "Of course"

[badhair77]

5. I have a sensitivity to peeling potatoes. My hands turn

bright red and itch even if I use a peeler. There’s something about the wet potato. Got me out of some peeling as a kid. Now I use gloves.

[LAS14]

12. Brilliant!!!! What do they do in the winter??? nt

[mopinko]

15. do it in the tub.