Mashed potatoes are hands-down the best part about Thanksgiving. Peeling them, on the other hand, is not. Good thing we found the easiest trick ever to put an end to this time-consuming (and potato-wasting) task.
What you need: A pot of boiling water and a pot of ice water.
What you do: With the skin still on, boil the potatoes in water for 15 to 20 minutes until they’re fully cooked. Next, submerge each one in ice water for 5 seconds a pop.
Here’s where the magic happens: After you’ve removed the potato from the ice water, use your hands to rub the skin right off.
