Potatoes

[berrya]

Does anyone ever do baby potatoes on the smoker? A local catering company does these and I am trying to make them similar but the skin seems to always be too tough when I do them.

 

[buzzy]

This what ur looking for ?

Smoked smashed potatoes

Get 2 # of small potatoes, 1 quart chicken broth & some EVOO Put potatoes & broth in a pot Might need to add a little water. Bring to a boil until soft About 20 min. Drain & let cool for 5 min. I use a qt mason to smash them but use whatever is handy. Don’t smash to far or will fall apart A...

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[berrya]

This what ur looking for ?

Smoked smashed potatoes

Get 2 # of small potatoes, 1 quart chicken broth & some EVOO Put potatoes & broth in a pot Might need to add a little water. Bring to a boil until soft About 20 min. Drain & let cool for 5 min. I use a qt mason to smash them but use whatever is handy. Don’t smash to far or will fall apart A...

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Not exactly, but I like that method! I will have to try that out

 

[Jabiru]

Maybe rub in oil, no salt and a bit more higher temp may help.

I don’t have a great answer but if you like potatoes, this method by @chilerelleno is pretty awesome. I do light crusted, let them cool, and reheat when time is right in the smoker all the time.

Salt Crusted Potatoes

Salt Crusted Potatoes Method #1, Heavy Salt Crust 2.5lbs New Potatoes 1/4C Sea salt Several sprigs of fresh Rosemary and/or Thyme In a large, deep skillet place potatoes in a single layer and just barely cover with water. Add the salt and herbs, bring to a fast boil and continue till all the...

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[Steve H]

Following.....

 

[chilerelleno]

Does anyone ever do baby potatoes on the smoker? A local catering company does these and I am trying to make them similar but the skin seems to always be too tough when I do them.

Two ways to help keep the skins soft and delicious.
Either boil till just tender and then smoke, or
rub skins with oil or bacon grease before smoking.

 

[SmokyMose]

Thanks for posting this berrya! I'm hoping to fire up the offset tomorrow for my first smoke of the year and wanted to do some small potatoes instead of beans as a side. I was getting ready to ask for ideas when lo and behold there your post is!
:-)