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How To Keep Idaho® Potatoes From Turning Brown After Boiling

After boiling potatoes, how can I keep them from turning brown overnight so I can make potato salad the next day?

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Place the potatoes in water to cover and add some acidity like a teaspoon of concentrated lemon juice or white wine vinegar to keep from browning.  Cover the bowl with clear plastic wrap, but be sure to use a plastic or glass bowl, do not use metal.

 

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