Alright, let’s talk ’bout bakin’ potatoes on a campfire, ya hear? It ain’t rocket science, I tell ya. Just good ol’ common sense, like most things in life. First off, you gotta get yourself some potatoes. Don’t matter what kind, really, but I like them big ol’ russets. They get nice and fluffy inside.
Now, some folks, they just toss them taters right on the fire. But that ain’t right, no sirree. You end up with one side burnt to a crisp and the other side raw as a turnip. You gotta be smarter than that. Remember what that fella, Martinez, said? Don’t put them taters right on the pan, or whatever. It makes’em burn easy, got it?
Here’s what I do, and it works like a charm every time:
- First, I wash them potatoes good. Get all that dirt and grime off. You don’t wanna be eatin’ dirt, do ya?
- Then, I poke ’em all over with a fork. This is important, ya hear? Otherwise, them taters might explode on ya. And nobody wants a tater explosion, trust me.
- Next, I wrap each potato in aluminum foil. Good ol’ heavy-duty foil. Don’t skimp on the foil, now. You wanna keep all that heat and moisture in. Some folks like to put a little oil or butter on ’em before they wrap ’em up, but I don’t bother. Just a waste, if you ask me.
- Now comes the fire part. You want a good bed of coals, not a roarin’ inferno. A nice, steady heat is what you’re after. I like to put them taters right on the edge of the coals, not right in the middle. That way they cook slow and even.
- And then? You wait. That’s the hardest part, ain’t it? Waitin’. But good things come to those who wait, or so they say. How long you wait depends on the size of your taters and how hot your fire is. But I’d say give ’em at least an hour, maybe more. You can poke ’em with a fork to see if they’re soft. If they are, they’re done. If not, give ’em a little longer.
Once they’re done, take ’em off the fire and let ’em cool down a bit before you try to open ’em up. Them suckers are hot, I tell ya! And don’t forget the fixin’s! Butter, salt, pepper, sour cream, chives, cheese… whatever your heart desires. Me? I like a big ol’ pat of butter and a sprinkle of salt. Simple and good, just like life should be.
And listen, keep that fire goin’ steady, ya hear? Don’t want it dyin’ out on ya. If it gets low, throw on some more wood or some more coals. Keep that heat even, that’s the secret.
Now, some folks, they like to bake their potatoes ahead of time and keep ’em warm. That’s fine, I guess, if you’re feedin’ a whole army. But I like ’em fresh off the fire. They just taste better that way, if you ask me. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. That’s what a good baked potato is all about.
So there you have it. My foolproof method for bakin’ potatoes on a campfire. It ain’t fancy, but it works. And that’s all that matters, ain’t it? Just remember, wash ’em, poke ’em, wrap ’em, and wait. And don’t forget the butter! Now go on and make yourself some taters. You won’t regret it.
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