Baked Potato In Oven Wrapped In Foil Grill Food

BAKED POTATO IN OVEN WRAPPED IN FOIL (+ GRILL)

Steps:

• First, preheat the grill or oven to 450ºF.
• Run potatoes under warm water and use a scrubby to remove any dirt or residue and then and pat dry with a towel to dry.
• Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and use your hands to massage the oil into the skin. Then, generously season the entire potato with salt and pepper.
• Individually wrap each potato in a piece of tin foil.
• Place potatoes directly on the grill grates over direct heat. Cover, and let cook for 45-60 minutes. Rotating every 10 minutes.
• Place potatoes directly on your oven racks and let cook for 45-60 minutes rotating after 30 minutes.
• After 45 minutes, pierce one of the potatoes with a fork to see how tender they are. Once they are easily poked you know they are done!
• Remove from heat, let sit for 15 minutes to cool, and then unwrap from foil to eat.
• Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

PERFECT BAKED POTATOES - OVEN OR GRILL

Steps:

• FLAVORED OIL: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, liquid smoke and garlic. Set aside.
• SEASONING MIX: In a small dish mix kosher salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Set aside.
• Wash, scrub and dry potatoes well. With a sharp paring knife, cut out a nice wedge from the potato's middle. Remove the wedge and place 1 teaspoon of butter in the hollow. Sprinkle with seasoning mix. Replace the wedge pressing down gently.
• Place each potato on its own sheet of foil. Rub the potato with the olive oil mixture making sure to get some of the crushed garlic on the potato. Sprinkle with additional seasoning mix and roll up tightly in aluminum foil.
• OVEN: Place potatoes in a 350 degree oven for 60 minutes.
• GRILL: Place potatoes on the grill away from the coals, close the lid and grill for 40-60 minutes depending on the temperature of your grill.