Every Way To Cook A Potato (43 Ways)

The video script introduces a comprehensive guide to cooking potatoes, aiming to cover almost every method available. The host plans to explore 43 different ways to prepare potatoes, categorized into roasted, fried, or boiled. The taste testers will rate each dish on a scale of 1 to 10, with the winners from each category being combined into a 'super potato dish.' The rules are outlined: no bizarre viral recipes, each dish must be a real and widely accepted potato dish, and the focus must be solely on potatoes. The judges' rating scale is explained, with 1 being the worst and 10 being the best. The first category, roasted potatoes, is introduced with a classic baked potato recipe.

The script delves into various roasted potato recipes, starting with a simple baked potato. The taste testers rate this dish, with scores averaging around 4.5. Other recipes include twice-baked potatoes, which are more labor-intensive but not necessarily better, and potato skins, which are a popular American dish. The Duchess potato, a boiled potato dish, is also discussed, along with a potato casserole from the host's cookbook. The latter scores highly, becoming the first-place dish so far. Smashed potatoes, a parboiled and baked dish, also receive high marks, leading to a new leader in the roasted category.

The script moves on to discuss boiled potatoes and other unconventional cooking methods. Boiled potatoes are considered a basic dish, but the host challenges this notion by exploring different techniques. Pomme Anna, a classic French dish, is highlighted for its unique texture and flavor. Other methods include salt-baked potatoes, searing thin slices with a blowtorch, and Hasselback potatoes. The script also covers broiled potatoes, which surprisingly become a new leader in the rankings, and potato pave, a layered dish that also scores highly.

The script introduces global potato dishes such as Greek lemon potatoes, known for their unique flavor profile. Other recipes include pommes teared fondant, a technique that involves braising potatoes in butter and chicken stock. The host also tries potato and peepot, a method of cooking potatoes in a parchment bag, and grilled potatoes. The pizza oven is used to cook potatoes quickly, and direct coal cooking is attempted, though it doesn't yield the best results. The script concludes with a discussion on boiled and poached potatoes, highlighting the simplicity and potential of these dishes.

The script focuses on mashed potatoes and their variations, starting with a classic mashed potato recipe. The taste testers rate this dish highly, with it winning the boiled category. Other potato dishes discussed include steamed potatoes, which receive the lowest score so far, and potato puree. Aligot, a French dish similar to puree but with added cheese, is also covered. Potato salad, a classic dish, receives mixed reviews, but the host expresses a personal fondness for it. The script ends with a discussion on sous vide potatoes and a unique Colombian salt-crusted boil method.

The script explores various fried potato dishes, starting with home fries. The taste testers rate this dish as above average, noting its consistency. Diner-style hash browns are discussed, with the host expressing a personal preference for this classic dish. Stir-fried potatoes are also covered, along with palom roasty, a recipe from the host's cookbook. Other fried potato dishes include potato latkes, croquettes made from mashed potatoes, and George Foreman-cooked potatoes. The script concludes with a discussion on palm sule, a thin potato pancake, and the anticipation of the final four potato dishes.

The script culminates in a showdown between the top potato dishes from each category. The host combines the winning dishes—mashed potatoes, lemon potatoes, and tater tots—to create a new dish. The Greek lemon tater tot is prepared with a brine and fried in duck fat, while the mashed potato element is made with Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, milk, and butter. The final taste test involves a potato ranch, combining elements of all the winning dishes. The host declares this combination as potentially the greatest potato dish ever eaten, inviting viewers to decide for themselves.