How to Make Baked Potatoes on the BBQ Grill

It's true that one of the most adaptable foods ever discovered is the humble potato. 

The potato can be cooked in many different ways. And one of the most popular ways of preparing the potato is to bake it; including baked potatoes on the grill, even BBQ grill. Because potatoes are almost an essential part of any meal, you be glad to learn you don't have to stop eating them whenever the weather hots up and you go outdoors.

Without doubt, cooking on a BBQ grill is one of the most popular summer-time activities. Whilst many of us create some fabulous meals on our bar-be-que, little do we realize how good a baked potatoes on the grill can taste. So the following are some hints and tips for preparing a baked potato on a BBQ grill.

Preparation

Making a baked potato on a BBQ grill is actually quite simple. The first thing you want to do before you prepare any food or vegetable is clean it properly. This is a good practice to get into no matter what you are cooking. Some people will wrap several potatoes up together in tinfoil and cook them that way. Unfortunately, this will result in potatoes that are dry and sort of bland. The best way to prepare a baked potato on a BBQ grill is to wrap them individually.

To make a great tasting potato, it takes more than just wrapping it up in foil and throwing it on the grill. The first thing you want to do is lay out a piece of foil that will be large enough to cover the entire potato. To make sure the end product is nice and moist, put about a tablespoon of oil on the foil. This oil will make its way around the potato while it's cooking, keeping it moist until it's ready to be eaten.

This is also the best time to add whatever seasonings you wish to add. This is where you can get really creative. Use anything and everything you want to. Just add it with the oil. Then you can wrap up your potato and get ready to cook it.

Cooking

When it's time to cook your baked potato on a BBQ grill, you can place them just about anywhere on the grill. The only thing you might want to consider is keeping away from the area of the highest heat. Other than that, just put them where they won't be in the way of your other foods. After that, just wait for about 45 minutes or an hour, and it's ready to eat. You can test it every now and then by sticking a fork into it. If it easily goes into the center of the potato, it's done.