Peeling potatoes can often feel like one of the most time consuming steps in cooking, especially when you are preparing a large meal. There is however a simple and clever method that allows you to remove the skin effortlessly, improve the flavor, and save valuable time – all without a peeler.
This method requires just a potato and a sharp knife. Hold the potato in one hand and the knife in the other. Gently rotate the potato while making a shallow cut all around its middle. The goal is to slice only through the skin in a smooth circular motion without cutting into the flesh.
Once the potato is scored, cook it exactly the way you normally would. Boiling works perfectly but you can also steam or bake it. Cooking the potato with the skin still on helps to infuse the flesh with more flavor since much of the taste is in the skin itself. The result is a richer and more satisfying potato taste in your final dish.
When the potato is cooked and tender, peeling it is effortless. Simply grip the skin on both sides of the initial cut and pull. The skin will slide right off leaving you with a clean potato and no waste. This is quicker than peeling and keeps every bit of the potato intact.
This hack is ideal for batch cooking, family dinners, or holiday meals. It works with almost every potato variety and does not require any special tools. If you enjoy smart kitchen tricks that save time while improving flavor, this is one you will want to try right away.
