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Yukon golds boiled with butter, ketchup, hot sauce, and spices make a yummy side dish to get your BBQ fix when you don't feel like firing up the grill.


5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
1 cup ketchup, or to taste
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup butter
Combine the potatoes, ketchup, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the potatoes cook for about an hour or until just tender. Do not overcook the potatoes, or they will become mushy. Check on the potatoes occasionally to make sure they do not dry out or burn. Add more liquid and reduce the heat if it cooks off too quickly.
Remove the pan from the heat. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve the potatoes immediately, or let them cool, then refrigerate them overnight, and reheat them gently and serve them the next day.
To bring out the BBQ flavor, you can add a tablespoon of smoked paprika or a splash of liquid smoke.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix in a slurry of cornstarch and water near the end of cooking.
To make the potatoes more tangy, squeeze in some lemon juice or add a splash of apple cider vinegar.
Remember to stir occasionally while simmering to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Yukon Gold potatoes work well due to their texture and flavor, but you can use other varieties like red potatoes or Russet potatoes.
You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of hot sauce and crushed red pepper. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.
You can reduce the amount of ketchup or increase the number of potatoes for a less saucy texture.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat them in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Dutch Oven or Large Saucepan: For combining all the ingredients and water, and for simmering the potatoes until tender. The size should accommodate 5 pounds of potatoes plus additional ingredients.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: For measuring ingredients such as the ketchup, hot sauce, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cutting Board and Knife: For cutting Yukon Gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Vegetable Peeler: For peeling the potatoes. Alternately, a knife can be used.
Spoon: A large spoon is needed for stirring the ingredients together while they cook.
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What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
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reviews & comments
October 20, 2018
This is my go to recipe for boiled potatoes. We have several BBQ restaurants in our area that make similar boiled potatoes, but they cannot compete with this one! I cook 10 lbs for our homecoming. No leftovers! Easy to prepare.....make sure you use real butter....Yummy!
August 12, 2018
I was looking for different types of potato recipes when I came across this one. They are some of the best potatoes I've ever eaten, I wanted to eat the whole pot. Super easy to make and a great crowd pleaser. Awesome recipe!!
July 20, 2016
I wanted a recipe to do something different with potatoes so I chose this one. I've never had potatoes like this but I like it!! Wouldn't have thought to cook them this way so thank you for teaching this old dog a new trick!