What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Clean Eating: Sea Salt-Rubbed Baked Potato! When my sister-in-law worked in a fine dining restaurant years ago, she shared with me an amazing secret for perfectly seasoned baked potatoes. “Wash the skins, then butter them up before sprinkling with sea salt,” she instructed. The skins become as tasty as a savory cracker. I thanked her and with enthusiasm have been making them that way ever since. It’s pretty much fool-proof. There’s no need for extra butter or salt since they are baked into the skin. She went on to share another tidbit of information with me. “Leftover baked potatoes prepared this way become the best shredded hash browns.” Bonus!
SEA SALT-RUBBED BAKED POTATOES
2 russet potatoes, washed and pierced
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon sea salt
Dollop of sour cream
Green onions, for garnish
Sprinkling of crushed oregano
Instructions;
Preheat oven to 350°. Wash potatoes and pat dry. Pierce the top with a paring knife. Holding the potato in one hand, apply softened butter all over the outer skin. Then sprinkle with sea salt. Place the potatoes on a stone, or directly on the oven rack, in the preheated oven. Be sure the pierce mark is facing up. Bake one hour, or until tender. To serve, split the potato open on a plate. Dollop with a generous spoonful of sour cream. Garnish with green onions and sprinkle with crushed oregano.
That’s the perfect dish for me. I love baked potatoes so much!
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I think they get overlooked. 👀🍃
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You may be right!
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I’m a sucker for baked potatoes in any form.
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Me, too. Sweet or Idaho. 🍃🍠🥔
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Ooh! Such a great tip✨ Thank you for sharing (and thank you to your sister😁)!
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Such an awesome tip, isn’t it. 🍃🥔😜
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There is nothing like a good baked potato. The perfect side dish for a good meal.
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Exactly. Just add meat and vegetables. 😋🌿
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What a nice technique. I think if it wasn’t for the carbs, I’d eat a potato in some for at every meal!
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I get it. 🍃🥔
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I have tried this! I love them! Gorgeous pics!!
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Thaaanks. They were spot on. 🍃🥔
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Love all potatoes!
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That makes two of us, Judy. 😍🌿
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Please excuse me, I’m drooling … 😛
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I don’t blame you one bit. 👀🍃
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Potatoes are the best! Looks amazing!
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Thank you. We love them. 🍃🥔
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Love baked potatoes!!! This looks yumm!!
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And the leftovers make amazing hash browns. 🍃🥔
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So simple ! And I love baked potatoes. I’m not going to use oregano, though. I don’t like the taste.
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That’s the beauty of tweaking a recipe. 🌟✨💫
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Great tip, I’m going to try it!
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Prepare to fall in love with the potato all over again. 😍🍃
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This is a great way to cook potatoes. I’m going to try it the next time. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
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I appreciate you wanting to try it. Let me know how that goes. 👏
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Wow so easy Gail and look and sound absolutely delicious.
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I was raised on meat and potatoes. lol 🤣
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yummy!
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Basic food group. 🍃🥔
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That looks scrummy.. 😉
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Scrummy it is! 🤣
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Hmm…
Where is this,
Nice aroma coming from,
Must be Gail’s kitchen paradise!!
Have to try this.
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Follow your nose…🍃🥔
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Followed, and it guided me,
Right to your aromatic kitchen!!
Thank you!
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I like the way you think. 🤔🍃😍
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It’s the magic of,
Gail’s aromatic kitchen,
What can I say!!
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Blessings to you for the uplifting message. 🍃🌸
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Thanks for the Blessings, regards!
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Gail, the baked potatoes sound good. I think I will give your recipe a try! All the best! Cheryl
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Please let me know your thoughts afterwards. Enjoy! 😍🍃
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Wow!!! Looks tasty. 😋. I’m gonna try it😀
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Please do. I’d like to hear your thoughts afterwards. 🍃🥔
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Yes sure!!!😀
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Lots of nutrients in a baked potato. 🍃🥔
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Look Yummy for my Tummy LOL!! Thanks so much for sharing Gail, and God Bless!!
Love Always and Shalom,. YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
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You might try it! Thanks for visiting. 🙏🏻🍃🥔
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Than you for such a wonderful recipe, I will bake your way, while singing your praise.
By the way, you might like my blog naturetails.blog.
I will read more of your suggestions, you are a wonderous cook.
Joanna
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You are amazing. I appreciate your high praise. Thanks for the invite. 🙏🏻
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Thank you, Gail. I came from a long line of great cooks, and that is why I recognize someone special.
Also, thank you for looking at my blog so quickly.
Joanna
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You just might be my new best friend. lol 🍃🌸
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I would love to have such a clever friend like you, Gail.
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You’re super-sweet to say so. 🍃🌸
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It looks delicious
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Oh, yes. This one’s a winner. 😋🍂
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