Meet Syracuse Salt Potatoes: The 1800s Side Dish Invented by Miners

Meet Syracuse Salt Potatoes: The 1800s Side Dish Invented by Miners

Here's what you need to know about the crispy, creamy side dish that's popular in central New York.If you've been to upstate New York and eaten your filling of regional cuisine, you've probably eaten Syracuse salt potatoes. The salty spuds are ubiquitous at fairs, barbecues, and clambakes. In other words, if there's an event with a need for food and cheer, there will be salt potatoes.Salt potatoes may be simple to prepare, but they have a rich h…