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OK here's the deal. We are having a cook out at work tomorrow. Steaks on the grill, and baked potatoes, and a bunch of fixing. I am cooking the steaks and taters. But... I never have cooked a baked potato on a grill. I'm not a big fan of baked. So... I have people coming for lunch scattered throughout the day. I get enough notice to get the steaks done by the time they show up for lunch, but how on earth do you time a tater? One suggestion I have heard was to bake them at home and bring them in packed in a cooler. Bake at 500 degrees for 30 minutes, Pack tightly in a cooler Let them stand and finish cooking for at least 40 more minutes Should be good for about 6 hours Any thoughts?  |
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Jack
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 12:19:36 PM » |
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Jeff K
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 12:24:04 PM » |
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MICROWAVE Does it qualify as a "baked Potato" If you shoot it with microwaves?  |
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 12:30:19 PM » |
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you could bake them for a little bit wrap them tight with foil then put all around the grill still wrapped in foil hand them to them when there ready to eat them . good luck
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 12:39:50 PM » |
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Fully cook them (1 hour at 350). Wrap in foil, tightly pack in cooler, and depending on grill space (and how many yer feeding), put a bunch in a grill using the indirect method (coals on one side, taters on the other) to keep 'em warm. If yer cookin for a crowd of 20 or more, I'd see about a grill dedicated to keepin' the taters warm...
I wouldn't count on partially cooking them, and finishing while the steaks cook. Steaks are done in 5 - 6 minutes, and the grill is opened and closed often. Taters can be hard in the middle if not fully cooked, and ya won't be able to count on them being done at the same time as the meat.
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 12:42:16 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 02:02:22 PM » |
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Disgusting!  Here we are snow bound, grill put away since october, and your asking grilling questions!  My grill dont come out till May! Have you no shame?! |
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 02:09:42 PM » |
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MICROWAVE Does it qualify as a "baked Potato" If you shoot it with microwaves? Poke holes in the skins with a fork (so they don't 'splode), wrap with a damp paper towel and you can nuke two of 'em on high for about 8 mins. for the pair. Voila... baked tater. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 03:20:57 PM » |
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i bake taters all the time on the grill, without a timer i let them cook till they are soft, its hard telling cause i dont know what the grill set up your using
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Jeff K
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 06:19:00 AM » |
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I figured it out! I have an old gas smoker. I'm using it for an "oven" it working fine!  Thanks for the ideas |
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 07:31:45 AM » |
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Jeff... just remember!!!!!!!!! before ya put ANYTHING on the grill...... Ya need to MARINATE the cook. |
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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2010, 08:10:16 AM » |
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I figured it out! I have an old gas smoker. I'm using it for an "oven" it working fine! Thanks for the ideas JeffK.... JeffK.... JeffK !! Somehow... I knew you'd adapt and overcome. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2010, 08:11:42 AM » |
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Jeff... just remember!!!!!!!!! before ya put ANYTHING on the grill...... Ya need to MARINATE the cook. Amen to 'dat !!! Is watering the fence a good part of the ritual as well?   |
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« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2010, 12:50:24 PM » |
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No!!!!! Ya water the cedar chips..... just like the sign says.... |
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« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2010, 04:08:22 PM » |
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I always rub the "cleaned and dryed" tater with Crisco before I put them in the oven. What you get is a baked potato with a tasty, crispy skin... Yum!
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« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2010, 08:16:24 PM » |
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No!!!!! Ya water the cedar chips..... just like the sign says.... I can see now... NOT puttin' out the fire will be the hard part.  Well? (JeffK) How did the adventure turn out? Nosey Ratdogs wanna know !  |
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« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2010, 09:26:11 PM » |
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We usually put them in the microwave for for about 6 minutes for 2 potatoes and then finish them on the BBQ with the steaks - pierce the potatoes before you nuke them - BBQ gives them a better tasting skin IMHO.
We BBQ year round on the back porch, natural gas fired grill - good to -40°.
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« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2010, 04:38:10 AM » |
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We BBQ year round on the back porch, natural gas fired grill - good to -40°.
Yup! In fact, I was using mine the other day to melt snow so I had water to flush my toilet! Do you know how much snow it takes to melt down and fill a 5-gallon bucket?? ALOT!!!!!!  |
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« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2010, 05:00:43 AM » |
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No!!!!! Ya water the cedar chips..... just like the sign says.... I can see now... NOT puttin' out the fire will be the hard part. Well? (JeffK) How did the adventure turn out? Nosey Ratdogs wanna know ! Everything went great! I cooked up 64 big ass ribeye steaks for the guys. With a whole table full of side dishes. The down side is... today I can still taste the smoke in my throat.  |
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« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2010, 12:42:11 PM » |
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No!!!!! Ya water the cedar chips..... just like the sign says.... I can see now... NOT puttin' out the fire will be the hard part. Well? (JeffK) How did the adventure turn out? Nosey Ratdogs wanna know ! Everything went great! I cooked up 64 big ass ribeye steaks for the guys. With a whole table full of side dishes. The down side is... today I can still taste the smoke in my throat. Glad to hear it went well for ya. Ya mean ya didn't wash it all down with some brandy/coke?  |
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