The Best Way To Eat Potatoes

This method, inspired by traditional salt-baking, creates an incredibly tender interior by trapping steam inside the potato. The bed of sea salt and aromatic herbs infuses the skin with savory flavor.

Salt-Baked Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients:

How To Make Salt-Baked Potatoes:

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Thoroughly wash the 4 large potatoes to remove any dirt and pat them completely dry with a paper towel.

Step 2: Create the Seasoned Salt Bed: In a mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups coarse sea salt, 4 cloves chopped garlic, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 2 tbsp chopped thyme. Mix well so the herbs are evenly distributed through the salt.

Step 3: Layer the Dish: Spread half of the seasoned salt mixture evenly across the bottom of a baking dish. Place the cleaned potatoes on top of this salt bed.

Step 4: Season and Cover: Drizzle the 1/4 glass of olive oil over the potatoes and season them with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the remaining half of the seasoned salt mixture over the potatoes, ensuring they are well-covered by the salt and herbs.

Step 5: Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60–75 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are tender and easily pierced with a knife or fork.

Step 6: Finish and Serve: Carefully remove the potatoes from the salt bed and let them cool slightly so they are easier to handle. Cut each potato lengthwise. To serve, top each one with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of finely chopped chives.