How to Peel Potatoes With an Ordinary Kitchen Knife

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Position the potato on the cutting board.

   Make sure that the length of the potato is parallel to the edge of the countertop. , The slice should be no more than 1/4” (6 mm) thick, and the slice should be cut at a 90-degree angle.
   
   Slicing off the bottom of the potato will enable the potato to be placed upright on the cutting board without requiring any stabilization. , Hold the rounded top of the potato with your non-dominant hand. , Start at the top of the potato and peel off the skin until your knife reaches the bottom of the potato.
   
   Try not to take off too much of the white flesh of the potato as you peel. , Continue peeling until all of the brown peel has been removed. , Repeat the peeling process until all of your potatoes are peeled.
   
   Then, prepare the potatoes according to your recipe.
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   Step 2: Slice off one end of the potato.

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   Step 3: Stand the potato up with the sliced end on the bottom.

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   Step 4: Peel one section of the potato at a time with a sharp knife.

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   Step 5: Rotate the potato and peel another section.

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   Step 6: Remove any sprouts

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   Step 7: or “eyes

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   Step 8: ” that have developed on the potato using the tip of your knife.

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