Ian's Mashed Potato Recipe - Revision history

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	# Chop potatoes into small cubes, about 1" a side or less preferred.		# Chop potatoes into small cubes, about 1" a side or less preferred.
	##The more consistent the sizing, the more evenly they will cook.		##The more consistent the sizing, the more evenly they will cook.
	# Add ~~copper~~ potatoes to a big stockpot and fill with filtered tap water, enough to cover.		# Add chopped potatoes to a big stockpot and fill with filtered tap water, enough to cover.
	##You should have a couple inches of headroom in the pot - if no and pot is too full, split into two pots. This will ensure things don't boil over.		##You should have a couple inches of headroom in the pot - if no and pot is too full, split into two pots. This will ensure things don't boil over.
	# Bring to a boil on stovetop over medium-high heat (may take ~30mins due to large volume of water). Once boiling, cook for ~10 more minutes until potatoes have softened.		# Bring to a boil on stovetop over medium-high heat (may take ~30mins due to large volume of water). Once boiling, cook for ~10 more minutes until potatoes have softened.

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	# Rinse potatoes.		# Rinse potatoes.
	#.Do not peel, skins are a great source of nutrients, and will soften & mash down well in the final product.		##Do not peel, skins are a great source of nutrients, and will soften & mash down well in the final product.

	# Chop potatoes into small cubes, about 1" a side or less preferred.		# Chop potatoes into small cubes, about 1" a side or less preferred.
	#.The more consistent the sizing, the more evenly they will cook.		##The more consistent the sizing, the more evenly they will cook.
			# Add copper potatoes to a big stockpot and fill with filtered tap water, enough to cover.
	# Add copper potatoes to a big stockpot and fill with filtered tap water, enough to cover. #. You should have a couple inches of headroom in the pot - if no and pot is too full, split into two pots. This will ensure things don't boil over.		##You should have a couple inches of headroom in the pot - if no and pot is too full, split into two pots. This will ensure things don't boil over.
			# Bring to a boil on stovetop over medium-high heat (may take ~30mins due to large volume of water). Once boiling, cook for ~10 more minutes until potatoes have softened.
	# Bring to a boil on stovetop over medium-high heat (may take ~30mins due to large volume of water). Once boiling, cook for ~10 more minutes until potatoes have softened. To check doneness, use a slotted metal spoon to (carefully!) fish out a larger chunk and stab it with a fork or spoon. The utensil should pass thru with no resistance.		##To check doneness, use a slotted metal spoon to (carefully!) fish out a larger chunk and stab it with a fork or spoon. The utensil should pass thru with no resistance.

	# Drain potatoes in large colander. Careful, this releases a lot of steam! Return to pot and begin mashing. Add a little water/plant milk to facilitate mashing, but don't drown the potatoes by adding all at once. Periodically scrape the sides/corners as these tend to accumulate chunks. Keep mashing and adding a little liquid until a smooth, fluffy consistency is achieved.		# Drain potatoes in large colander. Careful, this releases a lot of steam! Return to pot and begin mashing. Add a little water/plant milk to facilitate mashing, but don't drown the potatoes by adding all at once. Periodically scrape the sides/corners as these tend to accumulate chunks. Keep mashing and adding a little liquid until a smooth, fluffy consistency is achieved.

	#Season with:		#Season with:
	##Plenty of salt		##Plenty of salt
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	##A little black pepper		##A little black pepper
	##A little paprika (the secret weapon)		##A little paprika (the secret weapon)

	#Serve!		#Serve!

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# Rinse potatoes.
#.Do not peel, skins are a great source of nutrients, and will soften & mash down well in the final product.

# Chop potatoes into small cubes, about 1" a side or less preferred.
#.The more consistent the sizing, the more evenly they will cook.

# Add copper potatoes to a big stockpot and fill with filtered tap water, enough to cover. #. You should have a couple inches of headroom in the pot - if no and pot is too full, split into two pots. This will ensure things don't boil over.

# Bring to a boil on stovetop over medium-high heat (may take ~30mins due to large volume of water). Once boiling, cook for ~10 more minutes until potatoes have softened. To check doneness, use a slotted metal spoon to (carefully!) fish out a larger chunk and stab it with a fork or spoon. The utensil should pass thru with no resistance.

# Drain potatoes in large colander. Careful, this releases a lot of steam! Return to pot and begin mashing. Add a little water/plant milk to facilitate mashing, but don't drown the potatoes by adding all at once. Periodically scrape the sides/corners as these tend to accumulate chunks. Keep mashing and adding a little liquid until a smooth, fluffy consistency is achieved.

#Season with:
##Plenty of salt
##Plenty of garlic powder
##A little black pepper
##A little paprika (the secret weapon)

#Serve!