On 2009-07-01 04:21:03 -0700, "Jean B." > said:

> Andy wrote:
>> jmcquown said...
>>
>>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:51:16 -0700 (PDT), metspitzer wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Anyone think loading the outside of a potato with salt changes
>>>>> anything?
>>>> It changes the texture and flavor of the skin, for sure. I bake
>>>> mine in butter and salted foil for 2/3rds of the cook, then unwrap
>>>> for the remainder.
>>>>
>>>> There are several recipes/methods for cooking them entirely in rock
>>>> salt (this may even be how Red Loobster does them)
>>>>
>>>> -sw
>>>
>>> I don't know how Red Lobster does them these days. When I worked there
>>> they lightly brushed the tops with oil and sprinkled them with coursely
>>> flaked salt. They baked multiple trays of about 50 potatoes at a time
>>> in a very large oven.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>
>> Why potato skins get such attention is beyond belief.
>>
>> It's on a par with eating carrot peels or peanut shells!
>>
>> It just ain't right, I do declare!
>>
>> Andy
>
> Oh, I have to disagree. Potato skins are yummy!

Ah, yes. And if you want any nutrition from a potato other than
carbohydrates you must absolutely eat the skin!
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