GRILLING BAKED POTATOES
Grilling & Seasoning Tips
Grilling Baked PotatoesGrilling 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.
Click here for a complete list of baked potatoes cooking times. Did you know?Out Of This World PotatoesNovember 30, 2009: In 1995, potatoes were grown in space, aboard the space shuttle Columbia, a first for food production.
Eco FriendlyNovember 15, 2009: Because they're cheap, nutritious, and easy to grow (without fertilizers or additives), potatoes are considered an ec0-friendly crop.
Potatoes Are An Important CropSeptember 5, 2009: Potatoes are the fourth most important crop worldwide, trailing only corn, wheat, and rice.
Mature Potatoes And New PotatoesAugust 15, 2009: Potatoes, which come in more than 100 varieties, fall into two categories. Those that are grown to full maturity are known as mature potatoes, while those that are harvested before they reach full growth are known as new potatoes.
Potato Chip Invented In 1853July 26, 2009: The potato chip was invented in 1853, in Saratoga Springs, New York, by George Crum. Crum, who was a chef at an elegant restaurant, became riled when a guest sent back an order of French fries, deemed too thick. In retaliation, Crum prepared a serving of brown, paper-thin potatoes, that luckily for everyone, became a huge hit.
73 Portions Of McDonald's FriesJuly 12, 2009: The world's largest potato, at more than 18 pounds, would have made 73 portions of McDonald's medium fries.
Potato Blossom CrownJuly 5, 2009: Marie Antoinette raised the popularity of potatoes when she wore a potato blossom crown.
The World's Largest PotatoJune 28, 2009: The Guiness Book of Records traces the world's largest potato back to 1795, in England, when a whopper potato that weighed more than 18 pounds set the record.
Potato Crops EverywhereJune 21, 2009: Potatoes are grown in 125 countries around the world, and in all 50 American states.
The French Fry Comes To AmericaJune 14, 2009: Thomas Jefferson is credited with bringing French fries to America when he introduced them at a White House dinner.
French Were Mistaken About PotatoesJune 7, 2009: Up until the 18th century, the French were under the mistaken impression that potatoes caused leprosy.
Popularity Of PotatoesMay 31, 2009: The potato is the second most popular food in America, outranked only by milk products.
Summertime Is Hot Dog Grilling Time!May 25, 2009: Summertime is grilling time, not only for baked potatoes, but also for hot dogs. An estimated 7 billion hot dogs will be consumed by Americans between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Germans Love PotatoesMay 10, 2009: Germans love potatoes! They consume an average of 200 pounds per year, per person, far more than their American counterparts who only eat 140 pounds.
Potatoes - Apples Of The GroundMay 2, 2009: The French consider potatoes "apples of the ground," which is the exact translation for "pomme de terre." |