English Jacket Potatoes Recipe
This classic English Jacket Potatoes recipe yields perfectly crispy-skinned and fluffy-centered potatoes, baked to perfection. Ideal for a comforting side dish or a simple meal, these jacket potatoes are finished with butter, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper for a traditional and delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: English
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each)
For Serving
- Butter, as needed
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of your oven and heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking and optimal crispiness for the potatoes.
- Prepare the potatoes: Using a sharp knife, cut a cross shape about 1/4-inch deep into the top of each medium russet potato. Place the potatoes cut-side-up directly onto the oven rack to bake.
- Bake the potatoes: Bake the potatoes on the oven rack for about 2 hours until the skins are very crisp and crackly, indicating a thoroughly cooked interior.
- Initial opening: Carefully remove the potatoes from the oven with tongs and transfer them to a heat-proof surface such as a large plate, baking sheet, or cutting board. Cut deeper into the initial cross cuts, then gently press the opposite ends of each potato toward each other to open them slightly, allowing steam to escape and exposing the fluffy inside.
- Return to oven: Place the potatoes back onto the oven rack and bake for an additional 10 minutes to further crisp and heat the exposed flesh.
- Final opening and seasoning: Push the opposite ends of the potatoes toward each other once more to fully open. Top each potato with a generous dollop of butter, then season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Choosing russet potatoes is important as they have a starchy texture that yields fluffy interiors and crisp skins.
- Cutting the cross on top helps steam to escape and speeds up baking slightly while allowing seasoning to penetrate.
- Using tongs for hot potatoes ensures safety when handling.
- For extra flavor, you can add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chives after buttering.
- The long bake time ensures perfectly crisp skins but can be shortened slightly if using a convection oven—monitor closely to avoid burning.
Keywords: English Jacket Potatoes, baked potatoes, russet potatoes, crispy potato skin, classic English recipe, side dish
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