Malt Vinegar Smashed Potatoes Recipe

If you were like me, you might be thinking, what the heck are “smashed potatoes?”

I mean, we all know mashed potatoes. They are a Thanksgiving staple. Really, the safe and reliable go-to side-dish for any meal.

I love potatoes and thought that I’ve had them in every way imaginable. However, I was wrong!

I came across the concept of smashed potatoes and was immediately intrigued. I genuinely had never heard of the dish prior to my research, so I decided to give them a shot.

Our Bourbon Barrel Malt Vinegar, aged in barrels from Iron Smoke Distillery, is a potato lovers dream come true.

I thought this would be another great way to showcase the malt vinegar and try something new at the same time.

Enjoy this malt vinegar smashed potatoes recipe!

Ingredients:

2 lbs mixed petite potatoes
1 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp Bourbon Barrel Malt Vinegar
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp Arbequina Estate Grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Malt Vinegar Smashed Potatoes Recipe Instructions

Wash and dry the potatoes.

2. Add potatoes, white vinegar, and salt into a large pot. Cover with water by 1 inch, and bring to a boil.

3. Once the potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes), transfer to a cast iron pan. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a heavy container, smash the potatoes into the bottom of the pan until flattened.

4. Bake the potatoes in a 500-degree oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Turn the oven to a high broil, and broil for 5 more minutes.

5. Brush the potatoes with the malt vinegar, and top with chopped chives. Serve warm.

Malt Vinegar Smashed Potatoes

Our malt vinegar smashed potatoes, as a side dish, will be the star of your next family meal! Remember, smashed...not mashed!

Prep Time5 mins

Active Time55 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: malt vinegar, potatoes, smashed potatoes

Yield: 6 servings

Author: Chris Whitehair

Cost: $10

Equipment

Large Pot
Cast Iron Pan
Potato Masher
Oven
Brush

Materials

2 lbs mixed petite potatoes
1 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp malt vinegar
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp butter unsalted
2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
2 tbsp chives fresh chopped
1 tbsp pepper

Instructions

Wash and dry the potatoes.
Add potatoes, white vinegar, and salt into a large pot. Cover with water by 1 inch, and bring to a boil.
Once the potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes), transfer to a cast iron pan. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a heavy container, smash the potatoes into the bottom of the pan until flattened.
Bake the potatoes in a 500-degree oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Turn the oven to a high broil, and broil for 5 more minutes.
Brush the potatoes with the malt vinegar, and top with chopped chives. Serve warm.