they all cook at the same rate.
Place the chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold, generously salted water. Starting in cold water allows the potatoes to cook evenly from the inside out.
Step 2: The Simmer (Not a Rolling Boil)
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer
. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are extremely tender
and fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
Do not let the water boil vigorously,
