Potato boats baked with lard
4 servings
45 minutes
Potato boats baked with bacon are a cozy and hearty dish from European cuisine. They remind of rustic recipes where simple ingredients turn into a true culinary masterpiece. Baked potatoes retain their natural tenderness inside while acquiring a crispy golden crust outside. Thin slices of bacon placed on the potato halves like sails infuse them with juices, creating a rich, aromatic flavor with a slight saltiness. The finishing touch is a piece of butter that adds softness and velvetiness. The boats are perfect for cozy home dinners and can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat. Their simplicity in preparation makes them accessible to any cook, while their impressive appearance invariably stimulates appetite and admiration.
1
Wash the potatoes well. Do not peel them. Cut in half.
- Potato: 10 pieces
2
Cut the fat into slices approximately 3*4 cm.
- Salo (cured pork fat): 200 g
3
Place the potatoes cut side up. Take toothpicks and use them to attach the lard to the potatoes, so that it resembles sails.
- Salo (cured pork fat): 200 g
4
Salt and pepper.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
5
Lay parchment on the baking sheet and place the formed ships on the sheet.
6
Place in a preheated oven at 200°C for about half an hour.
7
Remove the baking tray from the oven and place a small piece of butter on each potato.
- Butter: 100 g
8
Serve the dish hot.
9
Enjoy your meal!
