Baked Potatoes
Potatoes are perfect for camping—they don't take up space in the cooler, and cooked in foil they are easy to prepare.
- Prep
- 29 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 7 min
- Total
- 1 hr 36 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
You must prepare your potatoes before using a method below, or the potatoes may cook incorrectly or explode itself.
Procedure
Scrub potato on all sides to clean the surface.
Procedure
Pierce skin of potato with a fork or small-tipped object to create holes for inside pressure.
Procedure
Clean and prepare potatoes as above.
Procedure
Cook over medium-hot coals for 45 minutes or until soft.
Procedure
Serve with salt and butter or sour cream.
Procedure
Clean and prepare potatoes as above, but wrap them in plastic wrap, not foil. Be sure to poke the potato with a fork to make sure it is cooked evenly and does not explode in the microwave due to pressure.
Procedure
Place a piece of paper towel in the microwave, and microwave potatoes on high for 8 minutes. Potatoes will be extremely hot when finished.
Procedure
Cut potato into four and serve with toppings of your choice.
Procedure
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Procedure
Clean and prepare potatoes as above.
Procedure
Place the potatoes in the oven.
Procedure
Cook for 1 hour.
Procedure
Remove when cooked. Puncture potato and separate skin from flesh.
Notes, tips, and variations
Other possible toppings include spicy beans, avocado, salsa, bacon bits, mushrooms grated cheese... or whatever is left in the fridge!
Warnings
When cooking is initially completed, handle the hot potato with care.
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Scale it
Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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