Salt potatoes are a regional dish from Syracuse, New York that are typically made in the summer with bite-sized white potatoes boiled in a ratio of one cup of salt to six cups of water. The salty water boils faster and cooks the potatoes more thoroughly, resulting in a creamy texture and a crusty skin that prevents the potatoes from tasting waterlogged. Salt potatoes are often served with butter and fresh herbs and are a popular side dish at fairs and barbecues in Central New York