Bonfire Bliss: Smoky Fire-Baked Potatoes

Fire Baked Potatoes Recipe

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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 31 minutes
Servings: 4 spuds

Description:

Definitely NOT your ordinary baked spuds! This is an English recipe and, in England, the end of the baking process would take place in the hot coals of an outdoor bonfire on Guy Fawkes’ night (November 5th).

Ingredients:

• 4 potatoes
• Sea salt

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 284.1
• Fat: 0.3g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 22.1mg
• Carbohydrates: 64.5g
• Fiber: 8.1g
• Sugar: 2.9g
• Protein: 7.5g

Keywords:

Grains, Vegetable, Scottish, Welsh, European, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Free Of…, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive

Instructions:

1. Prepare Potatoes:

   • Scrub the potatoes clean under running water to remove any dirt.
   • Using a sharp knife, make a zig-zag split down one side of each potato, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

2. Season Potatoes:

   • While the potatoes are still wet from washing, dip each cut side in sea salt, ensuring it adheres to the surface.

3. Wrap in Foil:

   • Individually wrap each potato in aluminum foil, making sure that the foil join is over the cut side to prevent leakage during cooking.

4. Oven Cooking:

   • Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) or Gas Mark 7.
   • Place the foil-wrapped potatoes in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

5. Fire Finishing:

   • After 30 minutes of baking, carefully transfer the potatoes from the oven to the hot coals at the base of a fire.
   • Allow the potatoes to finish cooking in the hot coals for about 1 hour, turning them occasionally for even cooking.

6. Check for Doneness:

   • When the potatoes are fully cooked, carefully open the foil, taking care to avoid steam burns.
   • The potatoes should be tender and easily pierced with a fork.

7. Serve:

   • Once cooked, gently squeeze each potato until it opens up.
   • Serve the fire-baked potatoes hot, filled with your choice of toppings such as butter, shredded cheese, and chopped onion.
   • For added flavor, experiment with different flavored butters such as garlic, herb, chive, or even ketchup butter.

Enjoy your uniquely delicious fire-baked potatoes, perfect for a cozy evening by the bonfire or any special occasion! 🍠🔥