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Malt Vinegar Smashed Potatoes
- Last Updated: February 16, 2025
Malt Vinegar Smashed Potatoes Recipe
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering, What the heck are smashed potatoes?
Everyone knows about mashed potatoes—they’re a Thanksgiving staple and the safe, reliable go-to side dish for just about any meal.
As a lifelong potato lover, I thought I’d experienced them in every way imaginable. But it turns out, I was wrong.
One night, while browsing the Internet, I stumbled across the concept of smashed potatoes. I was instantly intrigued and couldn’t believe I’d never heard of them before. Naturally, I decided I had to give them a try.
My Bourbon Barrel Malt Vinegar, aged in barrels from Iron Smoke Distillery, is a potato lover’s dream come true. I realized this would be a perfect opportunity to showcase the malt vinegar while experimenting with something new.
So, here’s my recipe for malt vinegar smashed potatoes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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 chopped fresh chives
Black pepper
Recipe Instructions
1. 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 and coat with butter. 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 Fahrenheit 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!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cast Iron Pan
- Potato Masher
- Oven
- Brush
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mixed petite potatoes
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp malt vinegar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 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 and coat with butter. 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.
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Chris Whitehair
Chris Whitehair is the owner of Flower City Flavor Company and Death By Chili Sauce. A lover of hot sauce, olive oil, Balsamic vinegar and all things flavor!
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5 comments
Kellie
I used extra butter and extra malt vinegar. Great recipe!
Jenny B.
So happy I found this recipe. My family loved it, I think we’ll be going smashed and not mashed much more in the future!
Elizabeth O'Handley
I had never heard of smashed potatoes before I came across this recipe but decided to give it a try. I must say, I’ve been missing out! The malt vinegar gives it a nice tangy finish that compliments well with the added chives. I’m keeping this for future use!
Leslie
Where does the butter that is listed on the ingredients, come into play? I do not see it at all on the directions or comments prior to the recipe.
Chris WhitehairAuthor
Hi Leslie,
I’ve updated the instructions to make it clear where the butter is used. In step 3, when the potatoes are moved to the cast iron pan, I coated the potatoes in butter before smashing them. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Thanks,
Chris