How Long to Boil Potatoes to Remove Skin?

To make potatoes easy to peel after boiling, boil them for approximately 30 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces through them (Reference: instructables.com).

Here's a breakdown of the boiling process according to the referenced article:

1. Wash the potatoes (Reference: instructables.com).
2. Submerge the potatoes in water within a pot and cover it with a lid (Reference: instructables.com).
3. Bring the water to a boil (Reference: instructables.com).
4. Reduce the heat and continue to boil for about 30 minutes or until a fork can be easily inserted into a potato (Reference: instructables.com). The potatoes are ready when they are soft enough to pierce with a fork.

The goal of boiling is to soften the potato enough so that the skin loosens and is easy to remove. You aren't aiming to dissolve the skin through boiling, but rather to cook the potato until it reaches a point where the skin separates easily.