What side dish goes better with a juicy grilled steak? If you guessed a roasted baked potato from the grill then you are thinking right. Cooking potatoes on the grill along with your meal improves cook time and avoids heating up your kitchen like a sauna. A gas grill is more efficient then cooking on a regular grill because it has even levels of heat, thus making cooking easy for all skill levels. Whether you’re into a steaming hot potato with sour cream and chives or you love the taste of the original potato you can guarantee that you will be able to pull off a delicious meal with ease.
The first step to cooking any perfect entree is preparation. Start by washing the rough skin thoroughly removing excess dirt and roots. Taking a sheet of aluminum foil begin to spread a layer of cooking oil about 1 table spoon per potato. Adding cooking oil to the skin will keep it nice and moist while it cooks. Adding garlic and pepper is a good way to spicy up your potato if you are feeling adventurous. Now that the preparation is complete, wrap each potato in the sheets tightly.
Turn on the grill and set it on low heat. Start by cooking the potatoes first before the rest of your meal. By using the aluminum foil your potato will stay warmer longer after baking. If you want to reduce cooking time place it in the microwave for a couple minutes making sure to poke holes in the skin. Place the potatoes anywhere on the racks except for the hottest part on the grill. The best place to bake the potatoes is on the top shelf leaving the main rack for your meat. Cooking with the lid closed cook for exactly 45 minutes flipping on occasion. When the potatoes are done a fork should be easily poked into the center.
