How To Cook A Baked Potato On A Campfire

How To Cook A Baked Potato On A Campfire

You do not need an oven to create a perfect baked potato. A bonfire like the one you find in a camp provides the heat needed to bake a potato. Learning how to cook your potato in a bonfire enlarges your camping menu, to go beyond the basic sausages accompanied by fried food or a pasta salad. The key to a baked potato cooked in a campfire is to monitor its progress.

Clean your potato by washing it and scrubbing it under a jet of cold water. Use a vegetable brush to remove all the dirt that does not wash easily. Dry the potatoes gently with a clean towel.

Click the potato on all sides using a fork, to create a series of holes in the shell. These holes help to match the cooking process and prevent the potato from exploding by helping the steam escape.

Spread a thin layer of butter over the potato rind. If desired, sprinkle with salt.

Make two layers of aluminum to create a durable bag to cook your potato. Wrap your potato tightly inside the two layers of the paper.

Bury the potatoes wrapped in hot charcoal or place them on a hot stone near the flames, so the end of the flames reaches the potatoes. Another option is to cook the potatoes on a wire rack hanging above the campfire.

Bake the potato in the flame for about 30 to 35 minutes. Unwrap the aluminum and press the fork into the potato to see if it is ready.

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An empty can also functions as a cooking vessel for your dad. Grease the peel and place the potato in the tin, which will be covered with aluminum. Leave the can on the charcoal for at least 30 minutes to bake.

Video Tutorial: How to cook baked potatoes on a campfire.

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