Salt-Baked Potato

Ingredients

·4- 12 ounce potatoes
·2- 48 ounce boxes Kosher salt
·1 cup cracked black pepper
·1/4 cup coriander seeds
·8 bay leaves
·6 large egg whites

Condiment Tray:
·1/2 cup bacon, cooked and diced
·1/2 cup sour cream
·1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
·1/2 cup chopped scallions
·1/2 cup aged Cheddar cheese, grated
·1/4 cup salt mixture, made by mixing 1/4 cup Kosher salt with 1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Wash potatoes and pat dry.
3.Combine salt, pepper, coriander seeds and bay leaves in a bowl, mixing well. Reserve 1 cup of the salt mixture on the side.
4.In a large ceramic casserole dish with tall sides, spread a 1-inch layer of the salt mixture evenly on the bottom of the dish. Place the potatoes on top of the salt mixture, leaving a 1-inch space between them. Cover the potatoes with the remaining salt mixture.
5.In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until they become frothy. Add the reserved cup of salt mixture until combined. Pour the egg-salt mixture over the salt covered potatoes, spreading evenly. Cover tightly with the casserole lid or aluminum foil.
6.Bake for 2 hours.
7.Carefully remove potatoes from the encrusted salt and serve hot with the condiment tray.