GRILLING BAKED POTATOES

Grilling & Seasoning Tips

 

Grilling Baked Potatoes

 Grilling baked potatoes whole takes 30-45 minutes in foil on the grill, if the potatoes are whole. If you’re running short on time, parboil your potatoes for 10 minutes before you put them on the grill or microwave them for 3 minutes per side, and you’ll only need to grill your baked potatoes for 5-10 minutes. Test to see if your potatoes are cooked properly by poking them with a toothpick.

 

Grilling baked potatoes that have been cut into slices or wedges requires just 5-10 minutes on the grill at medium heat, depending on the thickness of your potato chunks. Season the potatoes by rubbing them with olive oil or canola oil and your favorite spices, and place them directly on the grill next to your meat or in a grilling basket with other vegetables. Keep the potatoes on the grill until they’re crisp and golden brown.

 

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Did you know?

Grilling On Labor Day Weekend

September 3, 2010: Labor Day weekend marks one of the best grilling weekends of the year...the end of summer grilling and the beginning of tailgate grilling!

 

Naked Potatoes

July 27, 2010: Next time you grill a potato, try grilling it without wrapping it in foil. The foil tends to steam the potato, rather than "bake" it.

 

Potatoes Arrive In America

July 15, 2010: In 1621, the Governor of Bermuda sent a load of potatoes to the Governor of Virginia, the first time potatoes arrived in North America.

 

Antioxidant Content Of Potatoes

July 1, 2010: In a USDA study comparing antioxidant content of vegetables and fruits, the Russet potato ranked above kiwis, watermelons, cantaloupes, tomatoes, and radishes with a score of 13.2, but far below blueberries at 62.2.

 

More Potassium Than A Banana

May 28, 2010: Why do bananas get all the credit, when a Russet potato (the most common type of potato, with a white pulp and brown skin) has more potassium?

 

Grilling Season Is In Full Swing

May 15, 2010: If you haven't fired up the grill yet, now's the time. Grilling season's in full swing, with the biggest days yet to come (Memorial Day, Father's Day, and 4th of July). Grab some meat, grab some potatoes, and create a delicious feast for everyone to enjoy!

 

Potatoes and Diabetes

May 1, 2010: More research needs to be done to definitively link potatoes and Type 2 diabetes.

 

Where To Store Your Potatoes

April 22, 2010: Put your potatoes in a cool, dark place (not the fridge). Keep them in a brown paper bag, not a plastic bag.

 

Don't Lose The Nutrients

April 12, 2010: To hold on to the valuable nutrients that are in the skin of potatoes, boil them.

 

Potatoes Low In Fat

April 5, 2010: Potatoes are a low-fat food. It's the frying and/or the toppings (sour cream, cheese, butter, bacon, chili, and the likes) that make them calorific.