mrs.m Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Has anyone done this? I have them on the menu tonight and it's HOT outside so I don't want to bake them in the oven. Do I wrap with foil? How long do I bake them? I may have to do the microwave but I would prefer to start them now and not think again until dinner time. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 We cooked them this way once. I wrapped in foil and threw in the crockpot - I think I cooked them for about six hours on low. We didn't like them though, they just didn't taste the same as the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 I'm wondering if the texture will be off from that long of a bake? I could probably just set them in the sun for the afternoon. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I've never done it but did do them in the microwave. I put in 4 (poked with a fork) for 12 minutes, then flipped them over and cooked another 10. They came out perfectly! I don't know why I haven't done it sooner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I use the crock pot for this all the time. It takes some time 6 hours, but you can nuke them for 5 minutes and then put them in the crockpot. I do wrap mine in foil. I agree it is too hot to turn the oven on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I've never done it but did do them in the microwave. I put in 4 (poked with a fork) for 12 minutes, then flipped them over and cooked another 10. They came out perfectly! I don't know why I haven't done it sooner! :iagree: Our microwave has a "potato" setting that makes perfect baked potatoes, no heating up the house or waiting required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I don't use foil. They do have the same texture but not that "baked" flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 We do this all of the time. Works great and doesn't make the house hot during the summer. Scrub, prick several times, wrap in foil and place on low for 6-8 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 How about baking on a gas or charcoal grill? YUMMY! No foil, just scrub, prick, rub with a bit of kosher salt (if desired - helps draw out the moisture for a fluffier potato and crisper skin) and bake. Mmmmmmmm..... Heat one side of the grill (AKA the indirect method) and place potatoes on the side under which there is no fire directly under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtothreeboys Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 How about baking on a gas or charcoal grill? YUMMY! No foil, just scrub, prick, rub with a bit of kosher salt (if desired - helps draw out the moisture for a fluffier potato and crisper skin) and bake. Mmmmmmmm..... Heat one side of the grill (AKA the indirect method) and place potatoes on the side under which there is no fire directly under. I so agree. Baked potatoes done on the grill taste so good. It's my preferred way these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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