Smoked Potatoes – A Great Taste

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Smoked PotatoesI’ve grilled potatoes many times.  You’ll love the crunchy, lightly browned texture.  But I was greatly surprised when I tried smoking them.  The additional flavor that the smoke adds to the potatoes is wonderful. All you need to do is to wash some russet potatoes, rub with some olive oil, sprinkle them with some coarse salt and coarsely ground pepper, prick them skins into a bunch of places (10 or so) with a toothpick, and put on the grill over indirect heat (not directly above the flame).

If you are cooking on a gas grill, put a handful of wood chips to a piece of aluminum foil, fold over, and seal.  Tear a few small holes in the foil to allow the smoke to escape as the chips smolder.  Put on the grates, over the flame of the grill, and close the lid. If you are cooking on a charcoal grill or in a smoker, soak the woods chips for 30 minutes in water and then add to the coals or in the bottom of the smoker. Let the smoke do its magic! In 45 minutes check to see if they are done, unless you are cooking in a smoker and then it will take longer.    Remove from the grill and get ready to be amazed! Hope you enjoy this delicious way to grill potatoes. For more secrets of grilling vegetables, check out my new Kindle book, Grilled Vegetable Magic.

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Photo courtesy of stevendepolo http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevendepolo/

Here’s another great vegetable to cook on the grill: sweet potatoes.  In this recipe, you cook the potatoes first, then finish on the grill.  That’s a good strategy for lots of vegetables.  It gives the veggie a different taste, but allows you a little bit more control in getting it actually done.

To cook, put the whole sweet potatoes in a pan of water and bring to a boil.  Then simmer for 20 minutes or until done, which can be checked by seeing if a fork enters easily.

Let cool and then peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2 slices  or you can cut into wedges, such as in the picture above.

Brush the potato pieces with a little oil and put on a hot grill.  If you have a grill mat or grill basket, that will help keep them from falling into the flames.  Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.

Make a vinaigrette with 3 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp lemon juice.  Drizzle over the sweet potatoes when you remove from the grill and serve!

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I’m just finishing up touches on my Grilled Vegetable Magic Kindle Book and hope to have it in the Kindle Store on Amazon in the next few days.  If you go to the home page and sign up, I’ll let you know when the book is available, AND I’ll send you a link to where can download the free MP3 of the book for your listening pleasure!