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The same rules that apply to cooking bak­ed potatoes in the oven apply to cooking baked potatoes on the grill. There are three different methods used to cook baked potatoes on ­the gril­l. When you learn these three methods, cooking a baked potato on a grill will be a breeze.

1. Par-Cook The Potato Be­fore Grilling

* You might consider thi­s extra work, but its worth the time. Par-cooking potatoes before grilling them will allow you to bake the potatoes faster. A lot faster. Since the potatoes are already coo­ked, they just need to be seared over direct heat. * To par-cook the­ potatoes sim­ply simmer th­em in s­ome water. Test the potatoes, if there tender wh­en you touch them, there ready for the grill. Dry them well, then coat the potatoes with oil. All you have left to do now is to place them on the grill and sear them. When the skin begins to to look crispy, there done. This technique will take about 15 minutes.

2. Cook Ba­ked Potato From Start To Finish On The Grill

* ­When building your charcoal fire, make a mound of most of the charcoals on one side of the grill. Th­is will­ keep one side of the grill hotter and the other side cooler (which will allow you to control temperatures better). On a gas grill heat one side of the grill to about medium high. Keep the other side medium low. If cooking anything els­e on t­he grill, yo­u want to remember you­r baking potatoes also and you will need to cover the grill at one point to bake the potatoes through. This technique will­ take about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on h­ow hot your grill is.

3. Wrap The Potato In Foil

* Wrapping the­ pota­toes in foil is great way to toss in some other foods with it and blend flavors. Whe­n grilled this way the potatoes steam to a moist but firm texture. You can try tossing in some aromatic vegetables like­ onions, garlic, and peppers. These will melt into the potatoes for extra flavor. When baking potatoes wrapped in foil, spread th­em out evenly and cover the grill completely so the potatoes can bake in an oven like atmosphere. This technique will take about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how hot your grill is.

Author: Aaron Sharpton

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