Smoked Baked Potatoes
Creamy smoked baked potatoes loaded with your favorite baked potato toppings! You'll end up with smoked potatoes that taste better than your favorite BBQ joint!
Equipment
- Smoker or Charcoal Grill
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes (*Note 1)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper, or to taste
TOPPINGS
- Optional topping ideas: butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, chives, parsley, or chili.
Instructions
- Pre-heat the smoker to 225°F. If utilizing a manual smoker, aim to keep the temperature between 225° - 250°F.
- Scrub the potatoes and dry with a paper towel. Pierce the potatoes allover with a fork. Evenly coat with olive oil followed by the salt and pepper.
- Optional: Wrap each potato with aluminum foil, if utilizing. Make sure to leave a bit of space at the top and ends after wrapping for the steam from the potatoes to escape.
- Transfer the potatoes to the grill, close the lid, and smoke for approximately 2 hours, or until the internal temperature is between 205° - 211° F.
- Remove from the grill and carefully unwrap the foil, if utilizing. Serve immediately with your favorite potato toppings!
Notes
Note 1 - You an also use red potatoes or sweet potatoes, but watch the cook time as it may differ from russet potatoes.
Nutritional information is only an estimate and not 100% accurate.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg