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If you’ve never tried roasting potatoes in your smoker you’ll be pleasantly surprised that the flavor is better than doing it in the oven. This recipe for pit roasted Swedish Hasselback potatoes works well for a formal dinner or a backyard party. You can also cook this ahead and reheat when you arrive at your event (save the topping until before you serve). I sped up the cooking process by microwaving the potato first. I’ve also taken these to a tailgate and a camping trip and they were a huge hit.
Ingredients
Servings
1
baking potatoes (about 6oz each)
0.25
stick of unsalted butter, melted
3
slices of cooked bacon, each broken into 4 pieces
1
oz
cheese slices (sharp cheddar or Pepperjack work well), cut into squares to fit the potato (24 pieces)
0.5
tbsp
grated parmesan cheese
0.25
tbsp
chopped green onions/chives
0.125
cup sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Rinse your baking potatoes. You can peel or leave the skin on. I like the skin on. Cut a small slice off the bottom so it sits flat. Place two wooden spoons opposite the long sides of the potato before you make ⅛ inch-thin slices. The wooden spoons prevent you from cutting all the way through the potatoes
Step 2
Heat your smoker to 450F with a direct and indirect zone
Step 3
Sprinkle a light coat of SYD rub all over the cut potatoes, place in glass bowl and microwave until the potatoes are tender but not dried out (it took about 8 minutes, on baked potato setting, in my Sharp microwave).
Step 4
Place in a disposable foil pan and brush liberally with the melted butter.
Step 5
Can you please explain step 2 with the direct and indirect zone? I have a Green Mountain Grill Ledge. Thank you!
Hi! so unfortunately, that step is for a gasser or a charcoal grill. You really can’t do two zones on a pellet grill at one time. you would have to remove after the low and slow piece then sear.
Can you please explain step 2 with the direct and indirect zone? I have a Green Mountain Grill Ledge. Thank you!
Hi! so unfortunately, that step is for a gasser or a charcoal grill. You really can’t do two zones on a pellet grill at one time. you would have to remove after the low and slow piece then sear.
Clearly, the last step is missing. …and the sour cream?
top as you are pleased 🙂
Clearly, the last step is missing. …and the sour cream?
top as you are pleased 🙂
Umm.. what do you do with the cheese, bacon, scallions, etc.?
stuff the potato with it!
Umm.. what do you do with the cheese, bacon, scallions, etc.?
stuff the potato with it!