Think of a Salted Baked Potato, wood-fired until tender and fluffy on the inside, as dinner’s blank canvas. You can load anything you’re craving onto that sucker, from chili and cheese, to pulled pork and BBQ sauce, to fresh salsa—the possibilities are endlessly delicious. The beauty of a blank canvas is everyone at the dinner table can customize their dinner to suit their tastes. Make a Traeger’ed Baked Potato bar tonight for a simple way to get creative with your food.
SALTED BAKED POTATOES
DIFFICULTY: 1/5
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 25-30 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Oak, Pecan, Maple
SERVES: 6
INGREDIENTS
6 Baker Style Potatoes, scrubbed and dried
3 Tbsp. Canola Oil
1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
Optional Toppings:
Butter
Salt & Pepper
Sour Cream
Chives
Chopped Bacon
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Chili
Corn
Salsa
Brown Gravy
METHOD
- In a large bowl coat the potatoes in canola oil and sprinkle evenly with salt.
- When ready to cook, start your Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to High (450°F) and preheat, lid closed (10 to 15 minutes).
- Place the potatoes on the grill grate and cook them for 25-30 minutes, or until soft in the middle when pricked with a fork. Serve loaded with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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