Barbeque Potato Recipe

Barbeque Potato Recipe

• I was thinking of throwing in some type of generic, I’m-from-Idaho-so-I-know-potatoes  comment here, but I’m not actually from Idaho. And loving spuds is kind of a universal thing, isn’t it? So what is the use? I lived in Idaho for seven years. I’ve never grown a tater in my life. I’m not an expert here.

• What I can say is red potatoes–and purple/blue potatoes–are my favorite. Although I do love a giant baked potato, too, the doctor says I should avoid them because of my insulin issues. But red and blue are a-ok. And that makes, by extention (and a stretch) red-skin potato salad OK, too, right? Sure.

• This recipe comes from allrecipes.com. Because I like allrecipes.com. Scratch that. I LOVE allrecipes.com  If you click the link, you can read a bunch of comments and variations on the recipe, plus the nutritional content info.

INGREDIENTS :
1 lb potatoes, peeled
3 tablespoons butter or spread
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup bbq sauce
2 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup sharp cheese, shredded

PREPARATIONS :

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.
2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
3. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
4. Chop the cooled potatoes, leaving skin on. Add to a large bowl, along with the eggs, bacon, onion and celery. Add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Chill for an hour before serving.

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Cook Potatoes Microwave

Cook Potatoes Microwave

• Here is a quick lesson on how you can cook potatoes in the microwave. This is great for the busy mom who needs to get dinner ready quick. It is also great for those hot summer months when you don't want to turn on your oven or stove.

• I use Tupperware's Rock N Serve medium or large deep container depending on how many potatoes I am using. Try to find a microwave safe container that is deep if you don't have the Rock N Serve containers.

Peel and cut your potatoes into quarters.

• Place in your microwave safe container. You may need to add water. If you are using the Rock N Serve container you don't need to add any water.

• Microwave on high for one minute per potato. If you have 15 potatoes you would cook for 15 minutes. Stir every five minutes to avoid hot spots. This is for average size potatoes.

• You can then use the cooked potatoes in your recipes. Here are a couple of examples.

For mashed potatoes:

• Heat butter and milk in a small microwaveable container. Pour into the container your warm vegetables are in. Add seasonings to taste and serve.

For home fries:

• Cut potatoes in bite size pieces rather than in quarters before cooking in the microwave. Saute chopped onions, green peppers, and paprika in a large frying pan. Add cooked potatoes. Raise the heat and fry to taste.

For potato salad:

• Keep the potatoes in the container after cooking and place in a cool sink or dish pan in ice water. This will help to cool the cooked potatoes quickly. Make your favorite potato salad mixture and add to the potatoes once they are cooled. For example, I add Miracle Whip, chopped olives, and chopped boiled eggs because that is how my family likes their potato salad.

• As you can probably see by now, you can use your own recipes once the potatoes are cooked. Cooking them in the microwave is just a faster and cooler way to cook the potatoes.

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Baked Potato Barbecue

Baked Potato Barbecue

INGREDIENTS :
1 large baked potato
1/2 pound grilled turkey, pulled pork, or BBQ ribs
1 tablespoon Neely's BBQ sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup grated Cheddar, plus more for garnish
Sour cream
 
PREPARATIONS :

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

• Split and scoop out potato flesh. Add your choice of meat, Neely's BBQ sauce and cheese, to the potato flesh. Stuff potato shell with mixture and bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. Top with sour cream and garnish with cheese, to taste.

 Neely's BBQ Sauce:
16 ounces ketchup
8 ounces water
3 ounces brown sugar
3 ounces white sugar
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard powder
1-ounce lemon juice
1-ounce Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces apple cider vinegar
1-ounce light corn syrup
2 ounces Neely's BBQ Seasoning, recipe follows
Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a stockpot or large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce temperature to low and simmer, uncovered, for at least 2 hours.
Yield: 1 quart sauce

Neely's BBQ Seasoning:
4 ounces paprika
2 ounces white sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
Mix all the ingredients and set aside.
 
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Grilling A Potato

Grilling A Potato

• Potatoes are a perfect vegetable for the grill. You get an incredible amount of versatility out of this simple tuber; you can grill them while cooking other items and because they are so forgiving. There are several methods for grilling potatoes so you can cook them to fit any situation or meal. Because potatoes are so forgiving when it comes to cooking you don’t have to worry much. As long as they aren’t burnt you’re still in business. Potatoes can be baked whole or cooked up in slices.

BAKING

• Baking potatoes on the grill is very easy and requires virtually nothing from you while they cook. Because of the intense heat of a grill and because you don’t want to do a lot of turning and watching while you grill your baked potatoes it is best to wrap them individually in foil. If you simply wrap potatoes up and throw them on the grill they will be flavorless and dry. Start by taking a piece of foil large enough for your potato. Pour about a tablespoon of oil in the center. Season with salt, pepper, herbs, or whatever you like. Place the potato on the oil and wrap it up. The oil will move around the potato while it cooks, keep it moist and the seasonings will add flavor. Place them anywhere on your grill that isn’t in the way. If you need your grill really hot it is best to place them away from the high heat, like an upper rack or off to the side. Your baked potatoes are done when a fork pierces to the center easily. Baked potatoes will take about 45 minutes to an hour to cook.

• Slicing your Potato: When grilling potato slices you want something that is thin enough to cook quickly but thick and large enough that you won’t have trouble keeping them from falling into the fire. Typically you can do this in two ways. Wedges are made by cutting the potato in half lengthwise, then cutting that half into 8 long thin wedges. These are easy to work with and won’t fall into the fire if you keep them turned perpendicular to the cooking grate. Slices are perfect for packets. A good grilled potato slice should be about 1/4 inch thick (little over half a centimeter). 

Wrapped up in pieces: 

• By cutting up your potatoes into thin slices or wedges you can get them to cook much faster. It is best to keep the packets relatively small, so if you need a lot of servings you might want to wrap up the potato pieces in groups. Take your sliced potatoes and place them on a sheet of foil large enough to wrap them up. Top with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, seasonings, bacon pieces, chopped onions, bell peppers, or virtually anything that isn’t going to burn up (like cheese will). Wrap tightly and throw on a medium hot grill. These packets will cook up in about 20 to 30 minutes. Check to make sure they are done before you pull them off the grill and be careful opening the packets because the steam inside can be around 500 degrees F (260 degrees C.).

Straight off the Grill:

• You can grill potato slices or wedges quickly and easily on the grill if you are willing to keep a close eye on them. Your best bet is to cut the potatoes into long thin wedges. This will let them cook faster. You can peel them or leave the skins on. Once you have the potatoes chopped up toss them with a good oil and seasoning mixture. Italian dressing works great for this. Place them straight on the grill or in a grill basket over a medium heat and cook until they get soft. This will take about 20 minutes. You can baste them while they cook. You will need to flip your potato wedges periodically to prevent burning.

Short Cut Potatoes :

• The fastest way to grill your potatoes is to parboil them first. This is done by taken your sliced potatoes and throwing them in boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drain and place on a medium hot grill and they will be cooked in another 5 to 10 minutes. When you take the potatoes out of the hot water it is best to drain them well and then coat with whatever seasonings sound good to you.  

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Cook Rice Grill

Cook Rice Grill

INGREDIENTS :
1 1/3 cups  Uncooked instant rice
1/3 cup Sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup Chopped green pepper
1/4 cup Chopped onion
1/2 cup Chicken broth
1/2 cup Water
1/3 cup Ketchup
1 tablespoon Butter or margarine

PREPARATIONS :

• In a 9-in. round aluminum foil pie pan, combine the first seven ingredients. Dot with butter. Cover with heavy-duty foil; seal edges tightly. Grill, covered, for 14-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

FOOD NOTE:
Nutritional analysis based on using low-sodium broth and reduced-fat margarine

HERES ANOTHER RECIPE FOR RICE GRILL :
Cook Rice Like Chipotle Mexican Grill

• Anyone who has ever eaten at Chipotle Mexican Grill know that the rice  is the key element in what makes their food so good! After much trial and error (and eating too much rice!) I present to you my recipe for perfect Chipotle rice.

INGREDIENTS :
2 cups long grain white rice
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 tsp kosher salt
2 1/2 tsp lemon/lime juice
1/4 cup soy oil

PREPARATIONS :

• Wash and rinse the rice until the water runs clear. This prevents it from sticking together and makes the finished product light and fluffy. Use a sieve for best results. Let the water run through the rice while moving it around with your fingers.

• Cook the rice in the traditional manner. Use three cups of water for your two cups of rice. Add the bay leaf. Put a lid on the pot and bring water and rice to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes. As soon as the rice is done cooking, remove the bay leaf, add the soy oil and fluff with a fork. Allow the rice to sit for 5-7 minutes before proceeding.

• While the rice is cooking, give your cilantro a rough chop. Use mostly leaves, but some stems are acceptable. At Chipotle you'll find an even mix of the two.

• Move the rice from the pot to a mixing bowl. Add the cilantro first and mix to prevent it from clumping with the other ingredients. Add the salt and juice, give it a good mix and taste. Perfect Chipotle rice!

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Cook Red Potatoes Grill

Cook Red Potatoes Grill

• If you want a grilled steak with a side of potatoes, you can cook  everything outside on the grill. For your next cookout, instead of potato salad, try serving grilled red potatoes. These tiny tubers are often served whole or halved since they are only the size of golf balls. Unlike larger russet baking potatoes, red potatoes are less starchy and do not become fluffy when you cook them. Instead, they retain their shape, so if you can easily slice them after cooking, without the potato pieces falling apart. There are two methods to cooking small, red potatoes on the grill, and these instructions will outline both of these. 
  

INGREDIENTS :

1 lb. Red potatoes
Vegetable scrub brush
Soap
Water
Mixing bowl
2 tbsp. Olive oil
1 tbsp. Fresh crushed rosemary
Salt
Pepper
Metal or bamboo skewers
Large bowl of water
Heavy duty aluminum foil
Grill
Serving platter
Oven mitts
Grill tongs

PREPARATIONS :

• Preheat the grill to medium heat. If there is something already cooking, such as meat, do not adjust the heat level since you just need the grill to be hot rather than a specific temperature.

• Wash the potatoes in soap and water, scrubbing them with a vegetable scrub brush to remove dirt on the outside. Do not peel or cut.

• Place the scrubbed potatoes into a mixing bowl.

• If you are using bamboo skewers, immerse them completely into a bowl of water for at least ten minutes. This will prevent them from burning on the grill. You do not have to do this if you are using the metal skewers or aluminum foil.

• Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, rosemary, and salt and pepper.

• Thread three or four potatoes on each bamboo or metal skewer. Have at least 1/2" of space between the potatoes. See warning. This is only if you are using skewers.

• Follow this step to grill potatoes in aluminum foil packets. Take a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil about 12" x 12". Place three or four potatoes in the center and fold the foil in half, over the potatoes. Crimp the edges to ensure that the foil packet is sealed. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.

• Place either the aluminum foil packets or the skewers onto the top rack of the grill, away from direct heat.

• Let the potatoes cook on the grill for about 7-15 minutes or until tender. Turn the skewers or foil packets after every five minutes using the oven mitts or grill tongs.

• Test the potatoes for tenderness before removing from the grill. You can test by inserting a skewer or knife into a potato. If it goes in easily, without resistance, the potatoes are done. Depending upon the heat of your grill, the potatoes could be done in as little as eight minutes or as long as 15 - 20 minutes. Watch the potatoes, and check regularly.

• Serve one skewer or foil packet per person. You can also empty the foil packets or push the potatoes from the skewers onto a serving platter for a family style serving.

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Cook Sweet Potatoes Grill

Cook Sweet Potatoes Grill

• Grilling is a national pastime in the United States that brings together family and friends over a good meal. There are many foods and recipes for the grill including sweet potatoes  that can be prepared easily and served.

INGREDIENTS :
Aluminum foil
Sweet Potatoes

PREPARATIONS :

• Select your sweet potatoes and clean them. You will do this by choosing the potatoes that are firm to the touch and have a relatively smooth exterior surface. Clean them by gently rubbing the sweet potato skin while rinsing them off.

• Poke the potato with a fork. A few stabs to allow ventilation if you are grilling the potato whole should relieve some of the pressure when cooking (so it won't explode) and also allow it to warm in the center more evenly.

• Wrap the sweet potato in aluminum foil or chop it into slices (if you are not cooking it whole). Be sure to press the foil as flush as possible to the potato's surface. When chopping the sweet potato into slices be sure not to cut them too small if you intend to place them directly on the grill (so they won't fall through the grate).

• Grease the grill lightly and place the slices of sweet potato on directly (if chopped) or place the wrapped potato on the grill. Allow the potato slices to stay in one spot after placing it on the grill directly for perfect grill marks, flipping only once.

• Cook the sweet potatoes for at least 45 minutes if whole and for five 5 to 10 minutes if in slices. Grill marks will form on the slices when they are ready to be flipped, be careful not to drop them between the grill when flipping.

• Check to see if the sweet potato is done by poking one with a fork, toothpick or knife. The utensil used will pass with minimum resistance into the sweet potato when it is finished cooking. Bend a small amount of the foil back in order to avoid small pieces of foil from breaking off into the potato when checking it whole.

• Let the foil, or slices, cool before serving or opening the foil. Remove the sweet potatoes from the aluminum foil if grilling it whole and serve.

TIPS AND WARNINGS :

Tip : Add seasoning or butter in the the foil with the potato if you wish to add flavor.
Warning : Never leave open flames or grill unattended when in use.

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