Boil potatoes: Place the whole potatoes (with their skins still on*) in a large stockpot. Fill the pot with just enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil for about 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Be careful not to overboil.

*If you skin the potatoes before boiling, they will absorb too much water. Dry potatoes are good. Watery potatoes are bad.

Drain well: Remove the potatoes from the pot and drain well. Allow them to cool in a colander or over a cheesecloth to get rid of any excess water.