Caramelized potatoes - Danish recipe

Caramelized potatoes, or Brunede kartofler, are a very popular side dish in Denmark, especially in Christmas meals, where they are served with meatballs or roasted duck or pork.
They are very easy to prepare and have a wonderfully pleasant flavor with a light sweetness. However, since they need to rest overnight, you should start cooking them the day before.

Ingredients:

- 500 grams  small potatoes for garnish.

- 50 grams sugar.

- 25 grams butter.

- Salt.

Method:

1- Wash the potatoes well and put them in salted water to boil for 50 minutes; since they are small, there’s no need to poke them.

2- Let them cool, then peel the potatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and let them rest in the fridge overnight so they can release their moisture.

3- Add sugar to a pan and place it over medium heat until it melts. Then add the butter, and once it has melted, add the potatoes. Stir continuously so the sugar gradually coats potatoes' surface, about 5–6 minutes, until they look like this:

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