Canola oil to coat

canola oil to coat

AmericanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1) Heat oven to 350 degrees and position racks in top and bottom thirds.
  • 2) Wash potato (or potatoes) thoroughly with a stiff brush and cold running water.
  • 3) Dry, then using a standard fork poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the spud so that
  • 4) Place in a bowl and coat lightly with oil.
  • 5) Sprinkle with kosher salt and place potato directly on rack in middle of oven.
  • 6) Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drippings.
  • 7) Bake 1 hour or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft.
  • 8) Serve by creating a dotted line from end to end with your fork, then crack the spud open

Instructions

  1. 1

    moisture can escape during cooking.

  2. 2

    by squeezing the ends towards one another. It will pop right open. But watch out, there

  3. 3

    will be some steam.

  4. 4

    NOTE: If you're cooking more than 4 potatoes, you'll need to extend the cooking time by

  5. 5

    up to 15 minutes.

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