Loaded Baked 'Tater
Howdy folks, and thanks for stopping by the website! This recipe will give you all the tips and tricks you need to make a perfect loaded baked potato with extra crispy skin. I'm grilling up a steak to top this tater with, but you can use other types of grilled and smoked meat. I'd suggest our pulled pork or perfectly smoked brisket recipes - make more than you need so you can have the leftovers on a potato the next day. It'll save you time and the leftover meal just might be even better than the original!
How To Get Crispy Skin on a Baked Potato
- Dip the potato in heavily salted water.
- Bake the potato on a wire rack - allowing air flow under the potato.
- Do not wrap the potato in foil.
- Remember to poke holes all around the potato so the skin doesn't split while baking.
- When the taters are about 200 degrees, baste the skins in butter and/or bacon grease. About 10 minutes later, it'll be ready to go.
How to Bake Potatoes Outdoors in a Dutch Oven
Baked taters require a lot of heat. I recommend using a good hardwood lump charcoal like Fogo, because those coals are going to hold heat the longest. Make sure you continually keep the temperature high enough to where you can't hold your hand near the Dutch oven for more than a few seconds.
Do not used a soft wood, because they will not make enough heat to maintain the kind of heat you need for the tater.
What Toppings Should go on a Loaded Baked Potato?
Season and grill a good sirloin. Marinate with lime juice for tenderness and use Original Seasoning or the seasoning blend of your choice. Grill until the steak is as rare or well as you like it, then slice and top the potato with it. Or, use leftover chopped BBQ, pulled pork, or brisket. All red meats are great on a potato - most poultry is, as well.
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Butter and sour cream are standard tater toppings, but I like to cowboy mine up a little. Start by melting the Kerrygold butter. Add sour cream, smoked paprika, and rosemary. Mix until smooth and pour over the meat.
Top with cheddar cheese and heat until melted. If you love green onions, sprinkle them over the tater just before serving.
Loaded Baked Potatoes- Cowboy Kent Rollins
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